Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.2 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Jun 29, 1973 (historic crest)
- 17.5 ft on Oct 8, 2016 (historic crest)
- 16.9 ft on Jun 14, 2006 (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. Crabtree creek overflows its banks and begins to flood areas north of Hodges St between Atlantic Ave and Capital Blvd. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Crabtree Creek expands between Atlatnic Ave and Capital Blvd, impacting commercial property and flooding the intersection of Hodges St and Atlantic Ave. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding begins. There is extensive flooding on Hodges St between Atlantic Ave and Capital Blvd. Numerous commercial properties are flooded. There is additional flooding downstream along Crabtree ABlvd. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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