Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: NPRN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flooding begins. Water will reach Rockingham Rd and cause major flooding up and downstream.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the base of the Rockingham Rd Bridge. There will be significant flooding of low lying areas next to the creek and around the Public Works Facility.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins. Falling Creek will be out of its banks, primarily upstream of Rockingham Rd.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
NPRN7
River
North Prong Falling Creek
County
Richmond, NC
Coordinates
34.9356°N, 79.7641°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham Rd?
The North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham 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 North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham Rd is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Prong Falling Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham Rd 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 North Prong Falling Creek at Rockingham Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Richmond County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.9356°N, 79.7641°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