* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-08-15T20:00:00-04:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern North Carolina.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
CHICOD CR AT SR1760 NEAR SIMPSON, NC
Realtime Data
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Conditions
2
Discharge (cfs)
8.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 2 cfs, and a gauge height of 8.31 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 0 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek is a tributary of the Tar River and its flow comes from precipitation and groundwater. Seasonal trends show higher flow rates during wetter months and lower rates during drier months. There are no major dams on Chicod Creek, but there are smaller structures used for irrigation and recreation. The creek is home to various aquatic species, including fish and insects. Interestingly, Chicod Creek was once a popular spot for moonshiners during Prohibition. Today, it is used for recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking.