Deep River Flow
As of 2026-08-03, the Deep River is flowing at a combined 532 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 65% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 819 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Deep River was last observed at 532 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 1,056 acre-ft of water today; about 65% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 819 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2018-09-17 when daily discharge volume was observed at 62,331 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart reporting a streamflow rate of 373 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Deep River Nr Upham with a gauge stage of 6.34 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Deep River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,439 ft, the Deep River Nr Upham.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Deep River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Deep River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Deep River Nr Upham
ND
USGS 05123510
|
0 | 6.34 | -21.2 | 6% | 0 | 2,770 | 1,439 |
|
Deep River At Lake George Outlet At Hobart
IN
USGS 04093000
|
373 | 6.23 | 3.9 | 643% | 2 | 3,750 | 608 |
|
Deep River At Ramseur
NC
USGS 02100500
|
117 | 1.12 | -30.7 | 189% | 5 | 21,000 | 437 |
|
Deep River At Moncure
NC
USGS 02102000
|
159 | 1.34 | -19.3 | 83% | 29 | 54,800 | 191 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Deep River
The Deep River is a 125-mile long river that flows through North Carolina's Piedmont region. The river has a rich history, as it was used for transportation during the colonial era and played a significant role in the state's textile industry. The Deep River is also known for its diverse hydrology, including rapids and waterfalls.
There are several reservoirs and dams along the Deep River, including the Randleman Reservoir, which provides water to the city of Greensboro, and the High Point Lake Dam. These dams have helped regulate the river's flow and provide hydroelectric power to the surrounding area.
In addition to its industrial uses, the Deep River is also a popular recreational destination, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and hiking. The river also supports agriculture, as it provides irrigation for farms in the surrounding area. Overall, the Deep River has played an important role in the history and development of North Carolina's Piedmont region.
Track the Deep River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Deep River
How is the Deep River flowing right now?
As of 2026-08-03, the Deep River is flowing at a combined 532 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 65% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Deep River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Deep River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.