Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.0 ft on Oct 9, 2021 (historic crest)
- 7.0 ft on Oct 10, 2018 (historic crest)
- 6.6 ft on Sep 16, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | At 10ft, water reaches the Walnut Creek Greenway upstream of the Trailwood Dr bridge and gage site |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding begins as Walnut creek reaches bankfull at the Trailwood Dr bridge. |
| 13.0 ft | Water reaches the parking lot adjacent to the Trailwood Dr and Avent Ferry Rd intersection. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins as water reaches Trailwood Dr. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flooding begins as water reaches the intersection of Trailwood Dr and Avent Ferry Rd. Portions of Avent Ferry will be closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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