Crabtree Creek at Crabtree Creek Greenway at Morrisville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.1 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 10.7 ft on Oct 9, 2021 (historic crest)
- 10.4 ft on Sep 9, 2021 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding begins as the Crabtree Creek Greenway is flooded. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | There is extensive flooding of athletic fields between the Crabtree Creek Greenway and Aviation Parkway. |
| 13.0 ft | Water from Crabtree Creek reaches Aviation Parkway and adjacent residential buildings. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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