Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LAON7). 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.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. There is significant flooding around the City Park Amusement Area, and water begins to approach buildings north of South Church St.
13 ft
Minor flooding begins. Recreational areas near South Church St begin to flood, including the City Park Amusement area. Low-lying greenway areas along Little Alamance Creek may also flood.
10 ft
Action stage. Little Alamance Creek begins to overflow its banks in low areas upstream of the gage site. Athletic fields near Overbrook Rd may begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
LAON7
River
Little Alamance Creek
County
Alamance, NC
Coordinates
36.0822°N, 79.4517°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr?
The Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr 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 Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Alamance Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr 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 Little Alamance Creek at Overbrook Dr gauge located?
The gauge is located in Alamance County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0822°N, 79.4517°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Flood Inundation Mapping and Alert Network