River stage
Siler City, Rocky River
- River level
- 1.93 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.01 ft
- Recent high
- 4.94 ft
- Recent low
- 1.89 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SLCN7
- 30-day change
- -0.03 ft
- Average
- 2.03 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 24.90 ft
In brief
The Rocky River at Siler City, NC read 1.93 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.07 ft below action stage. That is 0.03 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SLCN7
Water 73 °F (23 °C) · 7 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.90 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 2 | 14.91 ft | 1989-03-10 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Action Stage. The Rocky River at Siler City reaches bankfull
- 20.00 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water will begin to encroach on private property upstream of the US Highway 64 bridge
- 32.00 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Water reaches the base of the US Highway 64 bridge
- 36.00 ft
Major Flood Stage. The Rocky River will flood US Highway 64
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Rocky River flooding at Siler City?
No. The Rocky River at Siler City is at 1.93 ft, 14.07 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Siler City?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 16 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 32 ft and major flooding 36 ft.
What is the highest the Rocky River has been at Siler City?
The highest crest on record is 24.9 ft, on 2018-09-17.
Is the Rocky River high or low right now at Siler City?
At 1.93 ft it is higher than 16% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Siler City, Rocky River?
The water temperature at Siler City, Rocky River is 73 °F (22.6 °C), measured 7:30 pm by USGS, which is 7 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.7 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SLCN7); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02101726). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.