Major Flood
11 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
Major flooding begins. Water reaches the water treatment plant and significant impacts are possible above this stage.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. There is extensive flooding of low areas on the left bank and water begins to approach the water treatment plant. Veazy Rd is likely impacted upstream of the gage.
9 ft
Minor flooding begins. Knapp of the Reeds Creek overflows its natural banks and floods low areas near the waater treatent plant.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Knap of the Reeds Creek neat Butner, NC?
The Knap of the Reeds Creek neat Butner, NC gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02086624) 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 Knap of the Reeds Creek neat Butner, NC?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Knap of the Reeds Creek neat Butner, NC is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 11 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Knap of the Reeds Creek neat Butner, NC gauge located?
The gauge is located in Granville County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.1277°N, 78.7986°W. USGS site number: 02086624. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: 02086624