Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1) Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

21 ft

Moderate Flood

19 ft

Minor Flood

18 ft

Action Stage

16 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Sep 5, 1996	18.23 ft	12,700 cfs
Jun 28, 1973	17.98 ft	13,500 cfs
Aug 31, 2020	13.85 ft	—

About This Gauge

USGS Site

02087324

NWS LID

CRBN7

River

Crabtree Creek

County

Wake, NC

Coordinates

35.8111°N, 78.6119°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1)?

The Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087324) 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 Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1)?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1) is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.

How do I get alerts when Crabtree Creek rises?

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Where is the Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1) gauge located?

The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8111°N, 78.6119°W. USGS site number: 02087324. 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

Crabtree Creek at Capitol Blvd (US Rt 1) Water Level & Flood Stage.