Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LCRN7
River
Little Lick Creek
County
Durham, NC
Coordinates
35.9822°N, 78.8244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove?
The Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208700550) 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 Lick Creek at Oak Grove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Lick Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Lick Creek at Oak Grove 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 Lick Creek at Oak Grove gauge located?
The gauge is located in Durham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9822°N, 78.8244°W. USGS site number: 0208700550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey