Major Flood
11.3 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: LBMN7). 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
8.3 ft
Minor Flood
5.8 ft
Action Stage
3.3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.3 ft
Major flooding begins. Water from Lynn Branch will begin to flood Seabrook Ave.
8.3 ft
Moderate Flooding begins. Water from Lynch Branch will flood the adjacent greenway.
5.8 ft
Minor flooding begins along Lynn Branch.
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
LBMN7
River
Lynn Branch
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7551°N, 78.7675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park?
The Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park 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 Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park is 5.8 feet. Action stage begins at 3.3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.3 feet, and major flooding at 11.3 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lynn Branch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park 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 Lynn Branch at MacDonald Woods Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7551°N, 78.7675°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Town of Cary Flood Monitoring