Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30.8 ft
Flood of Record - Sept. 16, 1999 Hurricane Floyd
21 ft
Major Flooding - Water completely covers Fishing Creek Rd.
18 ft
Moderate Flooding - Water tops the shoulders of Fishing Creek Rd.
16 ft
Flood Stage - Minor Flooding - Water reaches buttress of Fishing Creek Rd bridge.
15 ft
Water approaches buttress of Fishing Creek Rd bridge.
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 15, 1999 | 30.8 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 9, 2016 | 24.72 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Jun 30, 1959 | 19.3 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RNGN7
River
Little Fishing Creek (NC)
County
Halifax, NC
Coordinates
36.1833°N, 77.8761°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood?
The Little Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02082950) 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 Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Fishing Creek (NC) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood 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 Fishing Creek (NC) near Ringwood gauge located?
The gauge is located in Halifax County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.1833°N, 77.8761°W. USGS site number: 02082950. 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