Moderate Flood
20 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.
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the base of the Black Creek Rd bridge over Contentnea Creek.
15 ft
Minor flooding begins. Low areas downstream of the Black Creek Rd bridge begin to flood.
12 ft
Water reaches the banks of Contentnea Creek
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2024 | 19.38 ft | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 16.14 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 15.55 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CTBN7
River
Contentnea Creek
County
Wilson, NC
Coordinates
35.6684°N, 77.9088°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Contentnea Creek near Black Creek?
The Contentnea Creek near Black Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02090504) 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 near Black Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Contentnea Creek near Black Creek is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Contentnea Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Contentnea Creek near Black Creek 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 near Black Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.6684°N, 77.9088°W. USGS site number: 02090504. 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