Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.4 ft on Jan 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 8.4 ft on Jul 13, 2022 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Oct 11, 2021 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Jun 23, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Bankfull. Overflow on the right bank. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Action Stage |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Low areas adjacent to Booker Creek flood, including a walking trail along the creek. |
| 17.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters reach Piney Mountains Rd. |
| 19.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Piney Mountains Rd is impassable. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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