+320.0 cfs (+5.5%) since yesterday
138.04% of Normal
•
37 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Little River
was last observed at
6,143
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
12,184
acre-ft of water today; about 138%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
4,450 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2016-03-13 when daily discharge volume was observed at
187,570 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Little River Near Horatio
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,250 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Little River Nr Midway
with a gauge stage of 68.67 ft.
This river is monitored from 37 different streamgauging stations along the Little River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,839 ft, the
Little River At Graysontown.
Last Updated
2023-09-29
Streamflow
6,143.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
138.04%
Maximum
187,570.0 cfs
2016-03-13
About the little river
The Little River is a tributary of the Neuse River in North Carolina, USA. The river is 65 miles long and has a watershed of 341 square miles. It has a long history of providing water for agricultural and industrial purposes, including powering mills and factories in the 19th century. The river flows through the city of Durham, where it is impounded by the Little River Dam to create the Little River Reservoir, which provides drinking water for the city. The river is also used for recreational purposes, including fishing and kayaking, and supports a variety of aquatic life, including smallmouth bass and bluegill. In recent years, concerns have been raised about pollution and water quality issues in the river.