Little Contentnea Creek near Ayden
Pitt County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 29 ft
Widespread inundation of homes and properties along NC 903 and Edwards Bridge Road near the gauge site. NC 903 becomes impassable along with several other local roads. Some residences along Contentnea Lane are inundated with several feet of water.
- 26 ft
Contentnea Lane becomes impassable, isolating residences along it. Water crosses NC 903 just north of the gauge, impacting travel along this route. Water surrounds properties near the west bank of the creek along NC 903.
- 24 ft
Water reaches and inundates Contentnea Lane in a couple spots, and may surround a few homes on this road as well. Expansive lowland flooding is expected on the northside of NC 903.
- 22 ft
Lowland flooding along the creek. Water encroaches onto some farm fields.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | 24.36 ft | — |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 21.3 ft | — |
| Dec 19, 2023 | 20.63 ft | — |
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