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Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands water level

River gauge, Third Fork Creek, North Carolina, United States

Directions

Normal for late October

Water level

1.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
1.0 cfs
0 5 10 Minor floodstage 13.00 ft Highest onrecord 10.02 ft

History

1.01.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 211.01.52.02.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
24ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 2124ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
-0510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage-0510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
246ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026246ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands, where the gauge shows 1.28 ft.

That puts it 0.02 ft below the median of 1.30 ft for late October, based on 17 years of readings. It is 11.72 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.25 ft (+0.03 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.25 ft – 1.99 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
1.30 ft0.02 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
0.74 ft – 2.71 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
Same day last year
1.25 ft+0.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
1.25 ft – 1.99 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
1.20 ft – 4.08 ft
Highest on record
10.02 ftSeptember 17, 2018

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 13.00 ft.

What happens at each level

15.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins on the lower athletic fields at Woodcroft Club.
13.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water begins to flow across Woodcroft Pkwy.
11.00 ft
Water reaches the base of the bridge on Woodcroft Pkwy.
1.28 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
110.02 ftSeptember 17, 2018

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:28 AM Sunset 06:34 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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Other gauges on Third Fork Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Third Fork Creek at M.l. King Parkway at DurhamRiver gauge, Third Fork Creek 0.22 ft Below flood stage −0.04 ft 2.4 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
New Hope Creek near BlandsRiver gauge, New Hope Creek 4.09 ft Normal +0.01 ft 2.7 mi
Northeast Creek Tributary at Sr1182 near Lowes GroveRiver gauge, Northeast Creek Tributary 1.67 ft Very high −0.08 ft 3.3 mi
Northeast Creek at Sr1100 near GenleeRiver gauge, Northeast Creek 3.86 ft Low −0.05 ft 4.1 mi
Sandy Creek at Cornwallis Road near DurhamRiver gauge, Sandy Creek 1.97 ft Low −0.01 ft 4.2 mi
Morgan Creek near Chapel HillRiver gauge, Morgan Creek 4.02 ft Normal −0.03 ft 4.3 mi
Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel HillRiver gauge, Booker Creek 3.83 ft Normal −0.04 ft 5.6 mi
Bolin Creek at Village Drive at Chapel HillRiver gauge, Bolin Creek 1.05 ft Very low −0.06 ft 6 mi
Ellerbe Creek at Club Boulevard at DurhamRiver gauge, Ellerbe Creek 1.00 ft Very high −0.01 ft 7 mi

Questions and answers

How does Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands compare with last year?

It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.25 ft.

What is flood stage for Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 11.72 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands in late October?

The median for late October is 1.30 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.74 ft and 2.71 ft, based on 17 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 1.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:02097280 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.92264, -78.95242 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 1.28 ft 2026-10-21 09:00 Provisional
Flow 1.0 cfs 2026-10-21 09:00 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Parkway near Blands (usgs:02097280). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/third-fork-creek-at-woodcroft-parkway-near-blands

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