Crabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave
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 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 23.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 23.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.7 ft on Jun 29, 1973 (historic crest)
- 23.8 ft on Jun 14, 2006 (historic crest)
- 23.0 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 22.5 ft on Feb 2, 1973 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | WATER FLOODS THE LOWER PARKING LOT AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | WATER ENTERS THE LOWER ENTRANCE TO MACYS DEPARTMENT STORE. |
| 22.0 ft | CREEDMOOR ROAD AND ALL OF THE PARKING LOTS AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL FLOOD. |
| 23.0 ft | THE HIGHWAY 70 BRIDGE FLOODS. TRAVEL ON GLENWOOD AVENUE AND THE AREA AROUND CRABTREE VALLEY MALL IS SEVERELY HAMPERED. |
| 24.0 ft | GLENWOOD AVENUE BECOMES IMPASSABLE. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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