Little Contentnea Creek near Ayden
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 22.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 24.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 26.0 ft; major flooding begins at 29.0 ft.
| Action stage | 22.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 24.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 26.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 29.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 24.4 ft on Jun 17, 2025 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Aug 10, 2024 (historic crest)
- 20.6 ft on Dec 20, 2023 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Sep 25, 2023 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 22.0 ft | Lowland flooding along the creek. Water encroaches onto some farm fields. |
|---|---|
| 24.0 ft | Water reaches and inundates Contentnea Lane in a couple spots, and may surround a few homes on this road as well. Expansive lowland flooding is expected on the northside of NC 903. |
| 26.0 ft | Contentnea Lane becomes impassable, isolating residences along it. Water crosses NC 903 just north of the gauge, impacting travel along this route. Water surrounds properties near the west bank of the creek along NC 903. |
| 29.0 ft | Widespread inundation of homes and properties along NC 903 and Edwards Bridge Road near the gauge site. NC 903 becomes impassable along with several other local roads. Some residences along Contentnea Lane are inundated with several feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Newport · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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