Chowan River near Waterfront Park at Edenton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 2.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 3.0 ft; major flooding begins at 4.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 2.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 3.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 4.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.2 ft on Sep 18, 2003 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Sep 6, 2019 (historic crest)
- 3.5 ft on Aug 4, 2020 (historic crest)
- 3.0 ft on Sep 3, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1.5 ft | Mexico Rd near Pembroke Creek/Pollock Swamp begins to flood. Other low lying areas along Pembroke Creek east and west of Edenton begin to flood as well. |
|---|---|
| 2.0 ft | Water begins to flow into Edenton at the intersection of Hayesfarm Rd, E. Water St and S Oakum St. Pembroke Circle on Filberts Creek also begins to flood. |
| 3.0 ft | Numerous homes between E Water St and E King St near Queen Anne Park begin to flood. Several homes off of Queen Anne Dr are surrounded by flood waters. Portions of both lanes of West Queen St near the Edenton Marina begin to flood. |
| 4.0 ft | Both lanes of W. Queen St near the Edenton Marina are flooded. Colonial Waterfront Park begins to floods. Numerous homes along Blount ST, Pembroke Cir and between E Water St and E Eden St east of Court St are flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Wakefield · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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