Third Fork Creek at ML King Pkwy in Durham
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 8.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 8.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.8 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 8.3 ft on Jul 1, 2023 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Jul 29, 2026 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Action Stage. Third Fork Creek reaches bankfull |
|---|---|
| 7.0 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. |
| 8.0 ft | There is significant flooding of the Durham Department of Public Works parking lot. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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