Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 30.1 ft on Sep 21, 1999 (historic crest)
- 20.3 ft on Aug 12, 2024 (historic crest)
- 18.4 ft on Sep 30, 2024 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Dec 20, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Water inundates the Speights Bridge Boat Launch area. Several acres of farmland in the area flooded |
|---|---|
| 19.0 ft | Water covers portions of Speights Bridge Road west of the creek. Hundreds of acres of farmland flooded. |
| 20.0 ft | Portions of Speights Bridge Road and Pelletier Road are impassable due to high water. Several structures in the area are surrounded by water and inaccessible. |
| 23.0 ft | Significant flooding along the west side of the creek. Speights Bridge Road, as well as several connecting roads are impassable and under several feet of water. Many structures are surrounded by water in this area with several structures inundated. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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