Middle Creek near Clayton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.6 ft on Sep 25, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.0 ft on Aug 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.6 ft on Sep 17, 2018 (historic crest)
- 8.5 ft on Oct 13, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | MINOR FLOODING ALONG OLD DRUGSTORE ROAD. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING. OLD DRUGSTORE ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD NEAR ITS INTERSECTION WITH HWY 50. |
| 15.0 ft | MAJOR FLOODING ALONG OLD DRUGSTORE ROAD IN THE VICINITY OF HWY 50. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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