Flat River below Lake Mitchie

Last updated: Jul 20, 2025, 7:43 AM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 16 - Minor flooding begins along the Flat River downstream of Lake Mitchie. Flooding will be confined to wooded areas.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.1486, -78.8286
RFC SERFC
State NC
WFO RAH
County Durham
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 02086500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 16.78 ft on 11-13-2018
2. 19.27 ft on 09-17-2018
3. 23.48 ft on 09-06-1998
4. 18.18 ft on 03-19-1998

Historic Crests

1. 23.48 ft on 09-06-1998
2. 19.27 ft on 09-17-2018
3. 18.18 ft on 03-19-1998
4. 16.78 ft on 11-13-2018

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 275.70 ft
moderate Flooding 273.70 ft
minor Flooding 271.70 ft
action 270.70 ft
Latest Value 257.82 ft
Gauge Zero 255.70 ft

Gauge Photos

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Downstream

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Raleigh
1005 Capability Drive, Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27606
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