Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.7 ft on Sep 1, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Sep 2, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.5 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Jan 10, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Water from Pigeon House Creek will begin to overflow the right bank adjacent to Northbound Capital Blvd. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Pigeonhouse Creek will be out of its banks and approaching Northbound Capital Blvd. Water will also reach buildings on the left bank between the creek and Southbound Capital Blvd. |
| 13.0 ft | Water will begin to inundate buildings on the left bank of the creek adjacent to Southbound Capital Blvd. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Northbound Capital Blvd at Fenton St may be flooded by Pigeonhouse Creek. |
| 17.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Fenton St and Capital Blvd will be flooded. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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