Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Greene County, North Carolina on the Contentnea Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SPBN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Significant flooding along the west side of the creek. Speights Bridge Road, as well as several connecting roads are impassable and under several feet of water. Many structures are surrounded by water in this area with several structures inundated.
20 ft
Portions of Speights Bridge Road and Pelletier Road are impassable due to high water. Several structures in the area are surrounded by water and inaccessible.
19 ft
Water covers portions of Speights Bridge Road west of the creek. Hundreds of acres of farmland flooded.
18 ft
Water inundates the Speights Bridge Boat Launch area. Several acres of farmland in the area flooded
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 20, 1999 | 30.1 ft | — |
| Sep 20, 1999 | 30.1 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 20.33 ft | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 20.33 ft | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 18.44 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SPBN7
River
Contentnea Creek
County
Greene, NC
Coordinates
35.5546°N, 77.7513°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge?
The Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Speights Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Contentnea Creek rises?
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Where is the Contentnea Creek at Speights Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5546°N, 77.7513°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: NC Department of Public Safety