RIVER GAUGE · ROCKY RIVER
Rocky River at Siler City
Chatham County, North Carolina
Water level1.94 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood32 ft
Major flood36 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 36 ft
Major Flood Stage. The Rocky River will flood US Highway 64
- 32 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches the base of the US Highway 64 bridge
- 20 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water will begin to encroach on private property upstream of the US Highway 64 bridge
- 16 ft
Action Stage. The Rocky River at Siler City reaches bankfull
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | 24.9 ft | 36,408 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1989 | 14.91 ft | 16,800 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 14.39 ft | 15,800 cfs |
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