RIVER GAUGE · CONTENTNEA CREEK
Contentnea Creek at Sheppard Ferry
Greene County, North Carolina
Water level6.10 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action20.5 ft
Minor flood21 ft
Moderate flood24 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 26 ft
Significant flooding along and near Sheppard Ferry Road with several structures surrounded by water and a few likely inundated. Travel along this part of the creek is nearly impossible with several roads covered by several feet of water.
- 24 ft
Water inundates portions of Sheppard Ferry Road, Beaman Old Creek Road, and Nooherooka Road, making travel around this portion of the creek difficult.
- 21 ft
Extensive lowland flooding near the creek and around the confluence with nearby Nahunta Swamp. Many acres of farmland flooded.
- 20.5 ft
Several acres of farmland begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1999 | 33.2 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 20.9 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 19.5 ft | — |
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