Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major flooding begins. North Plank and Deep River Roads in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham county are closed. There is widespread flooding of woods and pasture along the river.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Upstream of the gage site, North Plank Road in Lee county and R Jordan Road in Chatham County are closed. At the gage site, there is significant flooding of pasture and woods along the river.
9 ft
Minor flooding begins. Flooding is likely upstream of the gage site along North Plank Road just south of highway 421 in Lee county, and on R Jordan Road north of highway 421 in Chatham county. At the gage site, flooding reaches the base of the river gage housing, but is confined to woods and pasture immediately adjacent to the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 1945 | 17.2 ft | 80,300 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 15.21 ft | 64,522 cfs |
| Nov 13, 2018 | 12.31 ft | 43,261 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Deep River near Moncure?
The Deep River near Moncure gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02102000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Deep River near Moncure?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Deep River near Moncure is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Deep River rises?
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Where is the Deep River near Moncure gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6272°N, 79.1161°W. USGS site number: 02102000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey