Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major Flood. Water reaches road level of Winstead Avenue and HWY301 bridges.
18 ft
Major Flood Stage.
15 ft
Moderate Flood. Water reaches the underclearance of Winstead Avenue bridge. Country Club Road is flooded.
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
12 ft
Lower parking lot for the Autumn Corporation on Winstead Avenue floods. Flooding threatens Country Club Road between US64 and Business US64.
10 ft
FLOOD STAGE. Minor flooding threatens Greenbrier Drive and Mockingbird Lane.
9 ft
Action Stage.
8 ft
Bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2024 | 12.59 ft | — |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 12.29 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2004 | 9.66 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stony Creek near Rocky Mount?
The Stony Creek near Rocky Mount gauge is maintained by USGS (site C640B142) 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 Stony Creek near Rocky Mount?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stony Creek near Rocky Mount is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stony Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Stony Creek near Rocky Mount 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 Stony Creek near Rocky Mount gauge located?
The gauge is located in Nash County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9683°N, 77.8497°W. USGS site number: C640B142. 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