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Rock Creek

River · Albemarle, North Carolina

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 02123629, as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
4 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.01 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE MOUNTAIN CREEK AT NC HWY 740 AT BADIN, NC (6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Rock Creek

H: 86° L: 68°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
75°
|
Feels like 81°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
80%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Fog
70°
3 AM
Mist
70°
6 AM
Mist
69°
9 AM
Cloudy
72°
12 PM
Partly Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Partly Cloudy
80°
6 PM
Sunny
85°
9 PM
Clear
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rock Creek?
Rock Creek is a river in Albemarle, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Rock Creek?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Rock Creek rated?
Rock Creek in Albemarle, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 6 reviews.

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Albemarle, NC 28001

Albemarle, North Carolina 28001

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