Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: FCLN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flooding begins. Water from Cross Creek will cover Langdon St.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach Langdon St and flood low areas near homes close to the Cross Creek.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins. Cross Creek will overflow its banks and begin to flood low areas adjacent to the creek.
7 ft
Action stage. Bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
FCLN7
River
Cross Creek
County
Cumberland, NC
Coordinates
35.0798°N, 78.8882°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cross Creek at Langdon St?
The Cross Creek at Langdon St 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 Cross Creek at Langdon St?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cross Creek at Langdon St is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cross Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Cross Creek at Langdon St 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 Cross Creek at Langdon St gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cumberland County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0798°N, 78.8882°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Cross Creek NC at Blue Street at Fayetteville
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of US Geological Service