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Lower Little River

North Carolina • 35.9456, -81.2369
Hydrography profile Updated Dec 27, 2025
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Length
24 mi
38 km
Elevation
1,818′ → 835′
983 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.79%
41.7 ft/mi
Drainage
97 mi²
251 km²
Avg Flow
137 cfs
1.2 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
381 mi
613 km to ocean
Classification
Headwater
Source Stream
Elevation Profile
Water Quality

Data from EPA Water Quality Portal (USGS, EPA, state agencies).

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Water Level Gauges on Lower Little River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Lower Little River providing real-time flow and stage data.