Rocky River NC near Norwood

Last updated: Apr 4, 2025, 6:29 PM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 44 - Water reaches Plank Rd, where flooding is likely on the Anson County side of the Plank Rd Bridge.
  • 34 - Major flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and farmland.
  • 30 - Moderate flooding begins. There is widespread flooding of pasture and lowlands adjacent to the river.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.1569, -80.1656
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO RAH
County Stanly
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02126000

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 26.29 ft on 09-27-2024 (P)
2. 29.30 ft on 08-09-2024 (P)
3. 26.13 ft on 02-12-2023 (P)
4. 31.64 ft on 02-07-2020 1
5. 23.01 ft on 11-16-2018 1

Historic Crests

1. 46.37 ft on 09-18-1945 1
2. 46.08 ft on 09-17-2018 1
3. 35.00 ft on 08-01-1908 1
4. 34.00 ft on 08-31-1952 1
5. 33.16 ft on 04-01-1973 1

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 236.02 ft
moderate Flooding 232.02 ft
minor Flooding 222.02 ft
action 218.02 ft
Latest Value 206.67 ft
Gauge Zero 202.02 ft

Gauge Photos

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Downstream

Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 10 Day (NAEFS) 10 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 Hours.

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WFO Information

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Raleigh
1005 Capability Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27606
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