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Sycamore Creek

River · Raleigh, 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.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 34 years).
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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 0208726005, as of Aug 22, 9:40 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 34 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 9:40 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
15 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.48 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 30 ft³/s over 34 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CRABTREE CR AT EBENEZER CHURCH RD NR RALEIGH, NC (1.3 mi away), as of Aug 22, 9:40 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sycamore Creek

H: 88° L: 69°
Overcast
Overcast
72°
|
Feels like 79°
Precipitation
64%
Humidity
93%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Light drizzle
70°
3 AM
Light drizzle
69°
6 AM
Mist
70°
9 AM
Overcast
72°
12 PM
Cloudy
77°
3 PM
Sunny
85°
6 PM
Sunny
87°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sycamore Creek?
Sycamore Creek is a river in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Sycamore 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 Sycamore Creek rated?
Sycamore Creek in Raleigh, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 38 reviews.

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