Walnut Creek (NC) at S. State St.
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 9.1 ft on Apr 30, 2020 (historic crest)
- 9.0 ft on Aug 8, 2024 (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.
| 6.0 ft | Water is above bankfull and begins to spread toward the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. |
| 16.0 ft | Water reaches the base of the bridge at State Rd. Walnut Creek Greenway Trail will be flooded. |
| 17.5 ft | State Rd begins to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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