Major Flood
23 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
GLENWOOD AVENUE BECOMES IMPASSABLE.
23 ft
THE HIGHWAY 70 BRIDGE FLOODS. TRAVEL ON GLENWOOD AVENUE AND THE AREA AROUND CRABTREE VALLEY MALL IS SEVERELY HAMPERED.
22 ft
CREEDMOOR ROAD AND ALL OF THE PARKING LOTS AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL FLOOD.
18 ft
WATER ENTERS THE LOWER ENTRANCE TO MACYS DEPARTMENT STORE.
14 ft
WATER FLOODS THE LOWER PARKING LOT AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1973 | 27.69 ft | 11,700 cfs |
| Jun 14, 2006 | 23.77 ft | — |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 23 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Crabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave?
The Crabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087275) 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 Glenwood Ave?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Crabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Crabtree Creek rises?
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Where is the Crabtree Creek at Glenwood Ave gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8375°N, 78.6739°W. USGS site number: 02087275. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey