Contentnea Creek near Lucama
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 17.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Oct 10, 2016 (historic crest)
- 16.3 ft on Oct 6, 1964 (historic crest)
- 14.1 ft on Sep 7, 1996 (historic crest)
- 12.5 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | CONTENTNEA CREEK IS NEAR BANKFULL. |
|---|---|
| 17.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE. LOW LAND FLOODING ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 581. |
| 19.0 ft | WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 581. |
| 21.0 ft | BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 581 FLOODS. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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