Knap of the Reeds Creek near Butner, NC
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 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.9 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.
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Knapp of the Reeds Creek overflows its natural banks and floods low areas near the waater treatent plant. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. There is extensive flooding of low areas on the left bank and water begins to approach the water treatment plant. Veazy Rd is likely impacted upstream of the gage. |
| 11.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water reaches the water treatment plant and significant impacts are possible above this stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Arkansas-Red Basin RFC.
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