Contentnea Creek at Sheppard Ferry
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 20.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 24.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 20.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.2 ft on Sep 21, 1999 (historic crest)
- 20.9 ft on Aug 12, 2024 (historic crest)
- 19.5 ft on Sep 30, 2024 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Dec 21, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 20.5 ft | Several acres of farmland begin to flood. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Extensive lowland flooding near the creek and around the confluence with nearby Nahunta Swamp. Many acres of farmland flooded. |
| 24.0 ft | Water inundates portions of Sheppard Ferry Road, Beaman Old Creek Road, and Nooherooka Road, making travel around this portion of the creek difficult. |
| 26.0 ft | Significant flooding along and near Sheppard Ferry Road with several structures surrounded by water and a few likely inundated. Travel along this part of the creek is nearly impossible with several roads covered by several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
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- Contentnea Creek at Snow Hill NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Nahunta Swamp near Shine NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg NWS gauge · 7.3 mi
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- Little Contentnea Creek at Farmville NWS gauge · 11.0 mi