Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Flood Stage. Water begins to flow acoss Cornwallis Rd.
13 ft
Water reaches the base of the bridge over Cornwallis Rd.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 1989 | 14.91 ft | 16,800 cfs |
| Apr 24, 1992 | 14.39 ft | 15,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCRN7
River
Sandy Creek (NC)
County
Durham, NC
Coordinates
35.9833°N, 78.9567°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd?
The Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0209722970) 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 Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandy Creek (NC) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd 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 Sandy Creek (NC) at Cornwallis Rd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Durham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9833°N, 78.9567°W. USGS site number: 0209722970. 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