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Piney Creek

River

4.8(4 reviews)

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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 23 (median 246 ftΒ³/s over 99 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” 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. β€” USGS gauge 03161000, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 246 ftΒ³/s over 99 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
257 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.10 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 23 (median 246 ftΒ³/s over 99 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON, NC (13.3 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Piney Creek

H: 75Β° L: 58Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
65Β°
|
Feels like 64Β°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
77%
Wind
6 mph
UV Index
1.1
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
64Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
60Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
58Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
65Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
72Β°
6 PM
Sunny
73Β°
9 PM
Overcast
61Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Piney Creek?
Piney Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Piney Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Piney Creek rated?
Piney Creek in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 reviews.

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