Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 23.1 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 22.7 ft on Jun 29, 1973 (historic crest)
- 22.2 ft on Feb 2, 1973 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Oct 8, 2016 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the basements of the lowest homes on the creek side of Claremont Drive and inundates the Crabtree Creek Trail. Downstream of Anderson Drive, water encroaches on the parking lots of businesses along Rucker Street. Localized flooding occurs in surrounding low-lying areas. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the lowest sections of Claremont Drive and extends to portions of Noble Road, Hawes Court, and Oxford Road. Downstream of Anderson Drive, parking lots of businesses along Rucker Street begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water floods the lower homes on Claremont Drive opposite the creek and encroaches on businesses along Rucker Street. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding continues. Water reaches the bottom clearance of the Anderson Drive bridge. Floodwaters inundate McNeil Street. |
| 24.0 ft | Major flooding continues. The Anderson Drive bridge and adjacent roadway are completely submerged. Widespread, severe flooding occurs along all roads adjacent to Crabtree Creek. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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