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River stage

Fishing Creek (NC)

River level
2.32 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Fishing Creek (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Fishing Creek level at Enfield

The Fishing Creek is measured in one place, at Enfield, NC. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Enfield NC 2.32 ft 16.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Fishing Creek

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Enfield, NC.

Full history for Enfield →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Fishing Creek flooding right now?

No. The Fishing Creek is below flood stage at Enfield, NC, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Fishing Creek?

The Fishing Creek is at 2.32 ft at Enfield, NC, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Fishing Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Fishing Creek, at Enfield, NC.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Fishing Creek it is set for the gauge at Enfield, NC, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.