Contentnea Creek at Snow Hill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 19.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 20.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 19.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 20.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 33.6 ft on Sep 21, 1999 (historic crest)
- 23.5 ft on Sep 20, 2018 (historic crest)
- 21.0 ft on Aug 13, 2024 (historic crest)
- 19.2 ft on Oct 1, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 19.0 ft | Water inundates the end of Mill Street adjacent to the Snow Hill Wildlife and Boat Launch. Water covers most of the parking lot area for the boat ramp as well. |
|---|---|
| 20.5 ft | Water covers portions of Mill Street and 1st Street behind the County Courthouse. Water also likely inundates a portion of Mill Street between US 258 and 3rd Street. Numerous acres of farmland are flooded on the north side of the creek. |
| 23.0 ft | Water inundates a portion of US 258 near the intersection with Mill Street, and Mill Street is flooded by several feet of water along most of its length. Water covers a portion of the Snow Hill Wastewater Treatment plant. Portions of Four Way Road are covered by floodwaters between Snow Hill and Hookerton. |
| 25.0 ft | Water inundates several structures along Mill Street in Snow Hill, with both US 258 and 3rd Street impassable. On the north side of the creek travel is very difficult with several roads inundated including Beaman Old Creek Road and Four Way Road. Numerous structures are surrounded by water in this area, with a few likely inundated. |
| 31.0 ft | Devastating flooding in the Snow Hill area with numerous structures and homes inundated by several feet of water. Travel in the vicinity of the creek is impossible with countless roads flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Contentnea Creek at Sheppard Ferry NWS gauge · 4.7 mi
- Contentnea Creek at Hookerton NWS gauge · 5.3 mi
- Nahunta Swamp near Shine NWS gauge · 8.0 mi
- Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge NWS gauge · 8.2 mi
- Little Contentnea Creek near Ayden NWS gauge · 10.4 mi
- Little Contentnea Creek at Farmville NWS gauge · 11.7 mi