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Deep River Park

Park · Sanford, 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 240 ft³/s over 96 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 02102000, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 240 ft³/s over 96 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
111 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.20 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 240 ft³/s over 96 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge DEEP RIVER AT MONCURE, NC (8 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:45 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Deep River Park

H: 87° L: 68°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
83°
|
Feels like 87°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
63%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
70°
3 AM
Light drizzle
69°
6 AM
Fog
68°
9 AM
Fog
70°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deep River Park?
Deep River Park is a park in Sanford, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Deep River Park?
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 Deep River Park rated?
Deep River Park in Sanford, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 63 reviews.

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Location & Contact

3485 R Jordan Rd, Sanford, NC 27330

Sanford, North Carolina 27330

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