Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wake County, North Carolina on the Pigeon House Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0208732593, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding begins. Fenton St and Capital Blvd will be flooded.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Northbound Capital Blvd at Fenton St may be flooded by Pigeonhouse Creek.
13 ft
Water will begin to inundate buildings on the left bank of the creek adjacent to Southbound Capital Blvd.
12 ft
Minor flooding begins. Pigeonhouse Creek will be out of its banks and approaching Northbound Capital Blvd. Water will also reach buildings on the left bank between the creek and Southbound Capital Blvd.
11 ft
Water from Pigeon House Creek will begin to overflow the right bank adjacent to Northbound Capital Blvd.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 14.65 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 14.65 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 14.01 ft | — |
| Sep 1, 2024 | 14.01 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 13.53 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PHFN7
River
Pigeon House Creek
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.8029°N, 78.6202°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St?
The Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208732593) 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 Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pigeon House Creek rises?
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Where is the Pigeon House Creek at Fenton St gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8029°N, 78.6202°W. USGS site number: 0208732593. 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