RIVER GAUGE · FISHING CREEK
Fishing Creek near Enfield
Halifax County, North Carolina
Water level2.42 ft
Flow2 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15 ft3,700 cfs
Minor flood16 ft
Moderate flood18 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 20 ft
Major flooding begins. The US-301 bridge is inundated and the road is closed. Homes along US-301 south of the site may be affected.
- 18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Fishing Creek floods a broad expanse of marsh and farmland.
- 16 ft
Minor flooding begins. Minor overflow occurs on both banks near Hwy 301. Creeks and streams downstream of Hwy 301 may backup and cause flooding across Island Rd.
- 14 ft
Fishing Creek reaches bankfull at the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1910 | 22.1 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 1999 | 21.65 ft | — |
| Jul 23, 1916 | 21.6 ft | 20,300 cfs |
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