Morgan Creek near Chapel Hill
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.8 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 11.4 ft on May 15, 2025 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Estimated Minor Flood Stage |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Estimated Moderate Flood Stage |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- New Hope Creek near Blands NWS gauge · 3.0 mi
- Booker Creek near Chapel Hill NWS gauge · 3.0 mi
- Morgan Creek at Smith Level Rd in Chapel Hill NWS gauge · 3.1 mi
- New Hope Creek at NC-54 NWS gauge · 3.2 mi
- Bolin Creek at Village Drive NWS gauge · 3.3 mi
- Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill NWS gauge · 3.7 mi