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Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Durham County, North Carolina on the Third Fork Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02097280, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

18 ft

Moderate Flood

15 ft

Minor Flood

13 ft

Action Stage

11 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

15 ft

Flooding begins on the lower athletic fields at Woodcroft Club.

13 ft

Flood Stage. Water begins to flow across Woodcroft Pkwy.

11 ft

Water reaches the base of the bridge on Woodcroft Pkwy.

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
Sep 17, 201810.02 ft
Sep 17, 201810.02 ft

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02097280

NWS LID

TFRN7

River

Third Fork Creek

County

Durham, NC

Coordinates

35.9225°N, 78.9522°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park?

The Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02097280) 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 Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.

How do I get alerts when Third Fork Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Third Fork Creek at Woodcroft Park gauge located?

The gauge is located in Durham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9225°N, 78.9522°W. USGS site number: 02097280. 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