Major Flood
21 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
17.5 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Catastrophic flooding across northern Greene and southern Wilson counties. Numerous homes inundated by several feet of water with all travel routes in and around this area inaccessible. This is similar to the record flooding from Hurricane Floyd in 1999.
21 ft
Significant flooding across northern Greene County and the southern Stantonsburg area with numerous roads inundated by several feet of water making travel along the creek nearly impossible. Many structures are surrounded by water, with several homes inundated.
19 ft
Most crossings along the creek are flooded and impassable, including the approaches on NC 58, NC 111, and NC 222. Several homes are surrounded by water in the area, including those along Parris Road and Pelt Road.
17.5 ft
Water covers portions of NC 111 and NC 222, as well as Pelt Road and Parris Road. A few structures may be surrounded by floodwaters and inaccessible.
17 ft
Several acres of farmland are flooded in the area. Water approaches some low lying structures.
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 | 24.97 ft | — |
| Aug 11, 2024 | 18.35 ft | — |
| Sep 29, 2024 | 16.74 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
STNN7
River
Contentnea Creek
County
Greene, NC
Coordinates
35.5861°N, 77.8115°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg?
The Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg 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 near Stantonsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg is 17.5 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Contentnea Creek rises?
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Where is the Contentnea Creek near Stantonsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Greene County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5861°N, 77.8115°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