River stage
Fairntosh, Little River
- River level
- 2.51 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.04 ft
- Recent high
- 2.91 ft
- Recent low
- 2.41 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FTHN7
- 30-day change
- +0.04 ft
- Average
- 2.55 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 16.09 ft
In brief
The Little River at Fairntosh, NC read 2.51 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.49 ft below minor flood stage. That is 0.04 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FTHN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16.09 ft | 1998-03-19 |
| 2 | 16.06 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 3 | 16.04 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 4 | 15.12 ft | 0020-09-06 |
| 5 | 14.63 ft | 2018-11-13 |
| 6 | 13.45 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 7 | 13.31 ft | 2020-12-25 |
| 8 | 12.91 ft | 2024-09-25 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. There is significant overflow on both banks.
- 18.00 ft
Flooding reaches the bridge trusses on Vintage Hill Parkway.
- 21.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water floods the bridge on Vintage Hill Parkway.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little River flooding at Fairntosh?
No. The Little River at Fairntosh is at 2.51 ft, 9.49 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Fairntosh?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 12 ft and moderate flooding 21 ft.
What is the highest the Little River has been at Fairntosh?
The highest crest on record is 16.09 ft, on 1998-03-19.
Is the Little River high or low right now at Fairntosh?
At 2.51 ft it is higher than 30% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FTHN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0208524975). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.