RIVER GAUGE · WALNUT CREEK
Walnut Creek at S. Wilmington St.
Wake County, North Carolina
Water level0.74 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the top of the Wilmington Street bridge over Walnut Creek. The Walnut Creek Greenway Trail floods downstream of Wilmington St.
- 12 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the base of the bridge at Wilmington St. The Walnut Creek Greenway Trail begins to flood downstream of Wilmington Rd.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2018 | 6.95 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 6.59 ft | — |
More on Walnut Creek
DownstreamWalnut Creek (NC) at S. State St.
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