Crabtree Creek at Ebenezer Church Rd
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 17.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 19.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 17.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 22.4 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 22.3 ft on Jun 14, 2006 (historic crest)
- 21.0 ft on Feb 2, 1973 (historic crest)
- 20.0 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.
| 19.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water overtops the banks of Crabtree Creek, inundating parking lots and recreation areas east of Ebenezer Church Road. |
|---|---|
| 20.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters inundate secondary roads downstream of the gauge between Ebenezer Church Road and Glenwood Avenue |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread, significant inundation occurs near Glenwood Avenue, likely leading to road closures. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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