Flat River at Bahama, NC
River level and flood forecast · Durham County
Normal0.8 ftas of Mon 1:45 PM
The river is 11.2 ft below flood stage (12 ft).
Flow: 2 cubic feet per second (USGS).
The last 7 days and the forecast
NWS forecast issued Sun, Dec 31, 7 PM. Forecasts change as rain falls and as upstream water arrives.
Flood stages
| Flood stage | 12 ft |
| Action stage | 11 ft |
| Record crest (September 6, 1996) | 17.26 ft |
What floods at each level
From the National Weather Service, highest first.
- 12 ftMinor flooding begins. The Flat River overflows its natural banks. Above this point the banks are very steep and flooding is likely limited to recreational property along the river.
Highest crests on record
- 17.26 ft — September 6, 1996
- 12.28 ft — September 17, 2018
- 7.26 ft — October 12, 2018
Recent crests: 7.26 ft (October 12, 2018) · 12.28 ft (September 17, 2018) · 17.26 ft (September 6, 1996)
Up and down the river, and nearby
Not an official source. River levels, forecasts, flood stages and impacts are from the National Weather Service (BMAN7); flow from the U.S. Geological Survey. Readings are provisional. In a flood, follow your local officials and the NWS at weather.gov.