Walnut Creek Upstream of I-40
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 2.3 ft; minor flooding begins at 4.6 ft; moderate flooding begins at 7.8 ft; major flooding begins at 9.8 ft.
| Action stage | 2.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 4.6 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 7.8 ft |
| Major flooding | 9.8 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 4.8 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 3.2 ft | Minor flooding begins along Walnut Creek. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Raleigh · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road NWS gauge · 0.3 mi
- Walnut Creek above Cary Towne NWS gauge · 0.8 mi
- Walnut Creek (NC) below Maynard St in Cary NWS gauge · 1.7 mi
- Walnut Creek (NC) above Maynard St in Cary NWS gauge · 1.7 mi
- Tryon Lake NWS gauge · 1.8 mi
- Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park NWS gauge · 1.9 mi