RIVER GAUGE · CRABTREE CREEK
Crabtree Creek at Ebenezer Church Rd
Wake County, North Carolina
Water level3.60 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action17 ft
Minor flood19 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood21 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 21 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread, significant inundation occurs near Glenwood Avenue, likely leading to road closures.
- 20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters inundate secondary roads downstream of the gauge between Ebenezer Church Road and Glenwood Avenue
- 19 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water overtops the banks of Crabtree Creek, inundating parking lots and recreation areas east of Ebenezer Church Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 22.4 ft | 8,200 cfs |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 22.3 ft | 8,120 cfs |
| Feb 1, 1973 | 21 ft | — |
More on Crabtree Creek
DownstreamCrabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave
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