Storys Creek (Hyco River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Storys Creek
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States Location of Storys Creek mouth
Other name(s)	Tributary to Hyco River
Country	United States
State	North Carolina
County	Person
Physical characteristics
Main source	North Flat River divide about 0.5 miles northeast of Roseville, North Carolina 670 ft (200 m) 36°21′56″N 079°01′49″W / 36.36556°N 79.03028°W / 36.36556; -79.03028
River mouth	Hyco River about 4 miles north-northwest of Woodsdale, North Carolina 340 ft (100 m) 36°31′33″N 078°58′38″W / 36.52583°N 78.97722°W / 36.52583; -78.97722
Length	12.51 mi (20.13 km)
Basin features
Progression	north-northeast
River system	Roanoke River
Basin size	42.50 square miles (110.1 km2)
Tributaries	Left: Satterfield Creek Lick Branch Right: Marlowe Creek
Waterbodies	Roxboro Lake Chub Lake
Bridges	Esther Road, Hickory Leaf Court, Dee Long Road, US 15, Semora Road, City Lake Road, Community House Road, Edwin Robertson Road

Storys Creek is a 12.51 mi (20.13 km) long 4th order tributary to the Hyco River in Person County, North Carolina.

Variant names

According to the Geographic Names Information System, it has also been known historically as:

• Satterfield Creek
• Stony Creek
• Story Creek

Course

Storys Creek rises about 0.5 miles northeast of Roseville, North Carolina, and then flows north-northeast to join the Hyco River about 4 miles north-northwest of Woodsdale.

Watershed

Storys Creek drains 42.50 square miles (110.1 km²) of area, receives about 46.4 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 399.51, and is about 54% forested.