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River stage

Rocky River (NC)

River level
1.93 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 Rocky River (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Rocky River level at Siler City

The Rocky River is measured in one place, at Siler City, 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
Siler City NC 1.93 ft 20.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Rocky River

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

Full history for Siler City →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Rocky River flooding right now?

No. The Rocky River is below flood stage at Siler City, NC, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Rocky River?

The Rocky River is at 1.93 ft at Siler City, NC, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Rocky River measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Rocky River, at Siler City, 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 Rocky River it is set for the gauge at Siler City, 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.