Marsh Creek (NC) at New Hope
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 12.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.3 ft on Sep 6, 1996 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.7 ft on Sep 1, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.4 ft on Sep 1, 2024 (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 Flood Stage. March Creeks begins to overflow it banks and flood parking lot areas upstream of Stony Brook Dr. Water approaches residential areas immediately downstream of Stony Brook Dr. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. There is significant flooding of commercial buildings between Capital Blvd and Stony Brook Dr. Water reaches residents immediately downstream of Stony Brooks Dr and may also flood properties further downstream on Lake Woodard Dr. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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