Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major flooding begins. Piney Mountains Rd will be impassable.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach Piney Mountains Rd.
12 ft
Minor flooding begins. Low areas adjacent to Booker Creek will be flooded, including a walking trail along the creek.
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Bankfull. Overflow on the right bank.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill?
The Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02097386) 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 Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Booker Creek rises?
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Where is the Booker Creek at SR 1751 near Chapel Hill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Orange County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9419°N, 79.0490°W. USGS site number: 02097386. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey