Abbotts Creek near Lexington
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Davidson County, North Carolina on the Abbotts Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02121500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
31 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
34 ft
Major flooding continues along the creek upstream and downstream of the gage site. The bridge on Center Street will be flooded. The lower level of the Abbotts Crossing office building will be under water. The upper Abbotts Crossing parking lot on the corner of Center Street and six apartment buildings along Random Drive will be flooded.
31 ft
Major flooding begins. Water will reach the lower road level on the Center Street bridge. There will be significant flooding of Abbotts Crossing office building and adjacent apartment buildings along Random Dr.
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The lower level of the Abbotts Crossing office building and adjacent apartment buildings along Random Drive will be flooded.
20 ft
Minor flooding continues along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage. The lower parking lot at the rear of the Abbotts Crossing office building will be flooded.
16 ft
Minor flooding begins. The Abbott's Crossing lower parking lot will begin to flood.
14 ft
Action stage. Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream of the gage site at Center Street.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2003 | 23.48 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 23.48 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 20.3 ft | 5,520 cfs |
| Apr 21, 1992 | 20.3 ft | 5,520 cfs |
| Aug 2, 2018 | 19.76 ft | 7,820 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ABBN7
River
Abbotts Creek
County
Davidson, NC
Coordinates
35.8069°N, 80.2347°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Abbotts Creek near Lexington?
The Abbotts Creek near Lexington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02121500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Abbotts Creek near Lexington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Abbotts Creek near Lexington is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Abbotts Creek rises?
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Where is the Abbotts Creek near Lexington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8069°N, 80.2347°W. USGS site number: 02121500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey