Ellerbe Creek (NC) at Club Blvd in Durham
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.1 ft on Sep 6, 2008 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the bridges over Club Blvd and Acadia St. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water begins to flow across Club Blvd and Acadia St. Water spreads into Northgate Park. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. There is considerable flooding in Northgate Park. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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