RIVER GAUGE · CANE CREEK
Cane Creek near Carrboro
Orange County, North Carolina
Water level0.76 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft
Minor flood6 ft
Moderate flood7 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Major flooding begins. Significant flooding is greatest above the Cane Creek Reservior, specifically impacting Buckhorn Rd.
- 7 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Pasture land along the creek upstream up the Cane Creek Reservior may begin to flood.
- 6 ft
Minor flooding begins. Cane Creek will overflow its natural banks.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2025 | 9.74 ft | 3,860 cfs |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 7.9 ft | 2,060 cfs |
| Apr 12, 2019 | 7.83 ft | 2,050 cfs |
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