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Little River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Moore County, North Carolina on the Little River (NC). Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LRTN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Moderate Flood

17 ft

Minor Flood

14 ft

Action Stage

12 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

17 ft

Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches Niagara Carthage Rd and begins to flood the intersection of South Lakeshore Dr.

14 ft

Minor flooding begins. There is significant overflow over both banks and minor flooding of low lying property downstream of Niagara Carthage Rd.

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

LRTN7

River

Little River (NC)

County

Moore, NC

Coordinates

35.2640°N, 79.3590°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Little River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd?

The Little River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd 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 River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Little River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.

How do I get alerts when Little River (NC) rises?

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Where is the Little River (NC) at Niagara Carthage Rd gauge located?

The gauge is located in Moore County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2640°N, 79.3590°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