RIVER GAUGE · THIRD FORK CREEK
Third Fork Creek at ML King Pkwy in Durham
Durham County, North Carolina
Water level0.18 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 8 ft
There is significant flooding of the Durham Department of Public Works parking lot.
- 7 ft
Minor flood stage. The Third Fork Creek Trail will be flooded. Water will appproach the parking lot of the Durham Department of Public Works.
- 6 ft
Action Stage. Third Fork Creek reaches bankfull
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | 8.76 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 8.56 ft | — |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 8.31 ft | — |
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