River stage
Orange Factory, Little River
- River level
- 0.16 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 1.83 ft
- Recent low
- -0.04 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS LTLN7
- 30-day change
- -1.32 ft
- Average
- 0.26 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 10.91 ft
In brief
The Little River at Orange Factory, NC read 0.16 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 11.84 ft below minor flood stage. That is 1.32 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge LTLN7
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.91 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Overflow begins on both banks.
- 18.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches the lower trusses of the bridge over Vintage Hill Parkway.
- 22.00 ft
Vintage Hill Parkway bridge is flooded and road becomes impassible.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Little River flooding at Orange Factory?
No. The Little River at Orange Factory is at 0.16 ft, 11.84 ft below minor flood stage.
What is the flood stage at Orange Factory?
The National Weather Service sets minor flooding 12 ft and moderate flooding 18 ft.
What is the highest the Little River has been at Orange Factory?
The highest crest on record is 10.91 ft, on 2018-09-17.
Is the Little River high or low right now at Orange Factory?
At 0.16 ft it is higher than 50% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge LTLN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 0208521324). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.