RIVER GAUGE · ROCKY RIVER NC
Rocky River NC near Norwood
Stanly County, North Carolina
Water level3.97 ft
Flow170 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action16 ft
Minor flood20 ft
Moderate flood30 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 44 ft
Water reaches Plank Rd, where flooding is likely on the Anson County side of the Plank Rd Bridge.
- 34 ft
Major flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and farmland.
- 30 ft
Moderate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and lowlands adjacent to the river.
- 27 ft
The parking lot at the Anson County boat access on the will begin to flood.
- 20 ft
Minor flood stage. There is significant overflow into adjacent pasture and lowlands.
- 16 ft
Action Stage. The river begins to overflow its banks in some areas upstream of the gage site.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 1945 | 46.37 ft | 105,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 46.08 ft | — |
| Jul 31, 1908 | 35 ft | 67,600 cfs |
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