Moderate Flood
10 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: HCRN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
There is significant flooding of Steele St. Flood waters may impact property in Rockingham up to a mile downstream of the gage site.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the Steele St bridge. Water may begin to approach buildings downstream of the gage site, especially near US Highway 220.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins on the Hitchcock Creek Greenway. The adjacent park also begins to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
HCRN7
River
Hitchcock Creek
County
Richmond, NC
Coordinates
34.9487°N, 79.7722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hitchcock Creek at Steele St?
The Hitchcock Creek at Steele St gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Hitchcock Creek at Steele St?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hitchcock Creek at Steele St is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Hitchcock Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hitchcock Creek at Steele St to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Hitchcock Creek at Steele St gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richmond County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.9487°N, 79.7722°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: North Carolina Emergency Management