RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE LICK CREEK
Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove
Durham County, North Carolina
Water level1.22 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
Major flood16 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Water begins flooding the lower parking lot at Car Care Express.
- 12 ft
Flood Stage. Water begins to flow across the Hwy 98 bridge.
- 10 ft
Water reaches the base of the Hwy 98 bridge.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 1989 | 14.91 ft | 16,800 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 14.39 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 9.66 ft | 10,607 cfs |
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