Major Flood
35 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
33 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
SOME HOMES NEAR THE GAGE START TO GET WATER IN THEM.
19 ft
APPROACHS TO 3 FORKS ROAD OVER THE LITTLE RIVER WILL BE FLOODED.
12 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE APPROACHS TO THREE CHURCH ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. THE RIVER GAGE IS LOCATED ON THE BRIDGE AT THIS ROAD.
10 ft
BROAD OVERFLOW OF FARM FIELDS NEAR THE GAGE UP AND DOWN STREAM.
9.5 ft
ROADS WILL FLOOD DOWNSTREAM...SUCH AS MOUNT OLIVE CHURCH ROAD AT ROBINETTE ROAD WHERE THIS RIVER AND OTHERS COME TOGETHER. TRIBUTARIES TO LOWER LITTLE RIVER WILL LIKELY FLOOD ROADS DOWNSTREAM.
2 ft
2 INCH IN 6 HOURS WILL LIKELY CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE NEAR FLOOD STAGE.
1 ft
1 INCH IN OF RAIN DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING DURING A DROUGHT IT WILL RISE 1.5 FT. IF ALL READY WET IT RISES ATLEAST 6 FT MORE.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 1970 | 15.68 ft | 4,850 cfs |
| Jul 13, 1984 | 15.47 ft | 4,590 cfs |
| Apr 18, 1991 | 14.9 ft | 4,030 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ELLN7
River
Lower Little River
County
Alexander, NC
Coordinates
35.9456°N, 81.2369°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lower Little River near Ellendale?
The Lower Little River near Ellendale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02142000) 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 Lower Little River near Ellendale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lower Little River near Ellendale is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 33 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lower Little River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lower Little River near Ellendale 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 Lower Little River near Ellendale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Alexander County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9456°N, 81.2369°W. USGS site number: 02142000. 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