Major Flood
18 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Catastrophic flooding of all areas along Contentnea Creek in Greene and Lenoir counties. Numerous residences completely submerged. The Green Street bridge in Snow Hill is flooded. Many homes on the north side of the creek from the Wilson County line downstream to the east of Hookerton are severely inundated. All roads in and around the creek are impassable. This is comparable to the flood after Hurricane Floyd.
26 ft
Devastating flooding for all areas near the creek. Flooding south of the creek downstream of Hookerton, and in northwest Greene County is dire. Many residences entirely underwater. Highway 123 is flooded in numerous spots around Hookerton. In Snow Hill, homes are inundated along Beaman Old Creek Road, and along HWY 91 near Greene Central High. Most roads north of the creek are underwater with numerous homes flooded.
24 ft
Numerous homes and roads on the north side of the creek are inundated especially along Four Way Road and Ormondsville Road. In Snow Hill, properties along Mill Street are flooded. Homes along Beaman Old Creek Road are inundated, and water surrounds homes on NC 91 near Greene Central High. Many homes in parts of northwest Greene County near Highway 58 are inundated.
20 ft
Low areas on the south side of Snow Hill are inundated. Several homes on the north side of the creek from Snow Hill to Hookerton are flooded. Widespread flooding of properties near Highway 58 in northwest Greene County. A few residences may be inundated.
18 ft
Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton floods. Water threatens homes on Loop Road and Four Way Road between Snow Hill and Hookerton, as well as further upstream in northwest Greene County.
16 ft
Water threatens properties on Loop Road north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson County.
13 ft
Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
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 17, 1999 | 28.28 ft | 31,900 cfs |
| Oct 11, 2016 | 24.15 ft | 26,600 cfs |
| Aug 31, 1928 | 23.3 ft | — |
Flood Inundation Map
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOKN7
River
Contentnea Creek
County
Greene, NC
Coordinates
35.4289°N, 77.5825°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Contentnea Creek at Hookerton?
The Contentnea Creek at Hookerton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02091500) 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 Contentnea Creek at Hookerton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Contentnea Creek at Hookerton is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Contentnea Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Contentnea Creek at Hookerton to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Contentnea Creek at Hookerton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4289°N, 77.5825°W. USGS site number: 02091500. 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