Abbotts Creek near Lexington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 31.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 31.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.5 ft on Sep 23, 2003 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Feb 7, 2020 (historic crest)
- 22.1 ft on Sep 25, 1947 (historic crest)
- 21.4 ft on Nov 13, 2020 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Action stage. The creek reaches bankfull upstream and downstream of the Center Street gage. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water begins to flood the lower parking lot at the Abbotts Crossing office building. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor flooding continues. The lower parking lot at the rear of the Abbotts Crossing office building is completely inundated. |
| 23.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water enters the lower level of the Abbotts Crossing office building and begins to flood adjacent apartment buildings along Random Drive. |
| 31.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water reaches the lower road level of the Center Street bridge. Significant flooding occurs throughout the Abbotts Crossing office building and adjacent apartment buildings along Random Drive. |
| 34.0 ft | Major flooding continues. The Center Street bridge becomes impassable. The lower level of the Abbotts Crossing office building is completely submerged. Floodwaters inundate the upper Abbotts Crossing parking lot at Center Street and six apartment buildings along Random Drive. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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