Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
The Anderson Drive bridge and adjacent roadway are inundated. Widespread flooding is expected along roads adjacent to Crabtree Creek.
21 ft
Major flooding continues upstream and downstream of Anderson Drive. Water will reach the under clearance of the Anderson Drive bridge. Floodwaters will reach McNeil Street.
20 ft
Major flooding begins along Crabtree Creek near Anderson Drive. Water will flood the lower homes on Claremont Drive opposite the creek and start to encroach on businesses along Rucker Street.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins along Crabtree Creek as water reaches the lowest point of Claremont Drive. Floodwaters will extend to portions of Noble Road, Hawes Court, and Oxford Road. Downstream of Anderson Drive, parking lots of businesses along Rucker Street may start to experience flooding as water levels continue to rise.
16 ft
Minor flooding begins along Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive. Water will reach the basements of the lowest homes on the creek side of Claremont Drive and inundate the Crabtree Creek Trail. Downstream of Anderson Drive, water levels may begin to encroach on parking lots of businesses along Rucker Street. Localized flooding expected in low-lying areas adjacent to the creek.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 23.1 ft | — |
| Jun 28, 1973 | 22.67 ft | — |
| Feb 1, 1973 | 22.19 ft | — |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Crabtree Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive?
The Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208731190) 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 Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crabtree Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive 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 Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8211°N, 78.6342°W. USGS site number: 0208731190. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Crabtree Creek
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey