RIVER GAUGE · WALNUT CREEK (NC)
Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road
Wake County, North Carolina
Water level0.94 ft
Flow0 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood9 ft
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major flooding continues. Significant impacts will occur downstream of Buck Jones Road, and the road itself will be inundated.
- 10 ft
Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding will occur along Walnut Creek from Buck Jones Road to Dana Drive. Nearby apartments may be inundated, and evacuations may be necessary.
- 9 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters will reach the lower areas of the apartment parking lots adjacent to Walnut Creek, potentially obstructing access.
- 7 ft
Minor flooding begins. Walnut Creek will overflow its natural banks in areas downstream of Buck Jones Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | 10.79 ft | 2,920 cfs |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 8.05 ft | 1,480 cfs |
| Sep 11, 2020 | 7.15 ft | 2,000 cfs |
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