Little River

Streamflow Hydrology Weather


Little River Levels

September 29 2023

12,184 ACRE-FT

Discharge Volume Today
+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.

Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Little River At Graysontown
USGS 03170000
153 cfs 1.25 ft 7.75
Little River Above Townsend
USGS 03497300
57 cfs 1.4 ft 3.25
Little River Blw Lk Thunderbird Nr Norman
USGS 07230000
1 cfs 3.08 ft 0
Little River Near Tecumseh
USGS 07230500
8 cfs 3.58 ft 0
Little River Near Maryville
USGS 03498500
107 cfs 5.29 ft 9.18
Little River At Peel
USGS 14318000
28 cfs 2.34 ft -22.41
Little River Near Alcoa
USGS 03498850
92 cfs 1.79 ft 0
Little River Near Sasakwa
USGS 07231000
2 cfs 2.33 ft -49.85
Little River Near Huntington
USGS 03324000
69 cfs 2.25 ft -28.29
Little River Near Blue Pond Al
USGS 02399200
4 cfs 1.4 ft -5.05
Little River Near Oxford
USGS 01124500
4 cfs 2.30 ft
Little River Near Waterbury
USGS 04289000
102 cfs 6.18 ft 23.64
Little River Near Cadiz
USGS 03438000
485 cfs 5.9 ft -11.82
Little River Near Star
USGS 02128000
5 cfs 1.27 ft -5.69
Little River Near Eatonton
USGS 02220900
40 cfs 3.06 ft -21.6
Little River Near Washington
USGS 02193500
29 cfs 4.58 ft 0
Little Rv Nr Little River
USGS 08104500
47 cfs 0.97 ft -16.52
Little River Near Mt. Carmel
USGS 02192500
19 cfs 2.76 ft 0
Little River At Sr1461 Near Orange Factory
USGS 0208521324
1 cfs 0.94 ft -20.41
Little River Nr Silverstreet
USGS 02167450
31 cfs 1.95 ft 4.75
Little Rv Nr Rockdale
USGS 08106350
126 cfs 4.18 ft -21.25
Little River Blw Lukfata Creek
USGS 07338500
2740 cfs 11.94 ft 31.1
Little River Near Horatio
USGS 07340000
3250 cfs 8.97 ft -0.31
Little Rv At Cameron
USGS 08106500
115 cfs 0.83 ft -32.75
Little River Ditch No. 1 Near Morehouse
USGS 07043500
73 cfs 1.56 ft -1.87
Little R At Tifton Worth Co Line Rd
USGS 02317797
21 cfs 0.93 ft -5.96
Little River At Harrisville
USGS 01125490
77 cfs 2.14 ft -24.8
Little River Near Hanover
USGS 01123000
91 cfs 2.31 ft -15.42
Little R Bl Little R Trib At Fairntosh
USGS 0208524975
2 cfs 1.35 ft 6.91
Little River Near Adel
USGS 02318000
28 cfs 2.95 ft 3
Little River Near Doswell
USGS 01671100
40 cfs 2.53 ft -36.19
Little River At Manchester
USGS 02103000
70 cfs 5.94 ft 1.44
Little River Near Princeton
USGS 02088500
80 cfs 1.3 ft -28.84
Little River Nr Quincy
USGS 02329500
66 cfs 1.13 ft -10.35
Little River Nr Midway
USGS 02329600
96 cfs 68.67 ft -13.96
Little R Nr Trinidad Ca
USGS 11481200
6 cfs 1.65 ft -29.31
Little River Near Rochelle
USGS 07372200
18 cfs 4.25 ft -10

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