Little Contentnea Creek at Farmville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.5 ft on Nov 13, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Jun 18, 2020 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Dec 19, 2023 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Aug 9, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.5 ft | Water inundates most of the Farmville Municipal Disc Golf Course, and also overflows into Farmville Country Club golf course impacting operations. |
|---|---|
| 13.5 ft | Water completely inundates the Farmville Municipal Disc Golf Course, and covers portions of HWY 121 nearby, likley impacting traffic flow. Water also threaten or covers low spots along Chinquapin Road and Lewis Store Road near the creek. |
| 15.0 ft | Several roads crossing the creek in and around Farmville become impassable, including HWY 121, Chinquapin Road, and Lewis Store Road. Businesses along HWY 121 near the creek are surrounded by water, with some inundation possible. Water also covers a large portion of Farmville Country Club. |
| 18.0 ft | Large scale flooding expected on the north side of Farmville. Homes along Dale Street, and adjacent streets are surrounded by water, with some inundation likely. Other businesses along HWY 121 near the creek experience severe flooding. Significant flooding of small tributaries expected as well, with additional roads likely closed due to high water. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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