Bear Creek At Mays Store, Nc Realtime Data

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 98 cfs, and a gauge height of 4.44 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 174 .

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The primary constituents that contribute to the flow are precipitation and groundwater. There are several dams on Bear Creek, including the Saxapahaw Dam, and the seasonal trends in flow are influenced by precipitation patterns. During the spring and summer months, flow tends to increase due to rainfall and snowmelt, while flow decreases during the fall and winter months. An interesting fact about this site is that it is located upstream of the town of Pittsboro, which has experienced significant population growth and land use changes that can affect the hydrology of the area.