RIVER GAUGE · CONTENTNEA CREEK
Contentnea Creek near Lucama
Wilson County, North Carolina
Water level2.16 ft
Flow32 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood17 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 581 FLOODS.
- 19 ft
WATER REACHES THE BASE OF THE BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 581.
- 17 ft
FLOOD STAGE. LOW LAND FLOODING ADJACENT TO HIGHWAY 581.
- 13 ft
CONTENTNEA CREEK IS NEAR BANKFULL.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2016 | 17.53 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Oct 5, 1964 | 16.28 ft | 5,860 cfs |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 14.12 ft | 3,540 cfs |
More on Contentnea Creek
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