Major Flood
10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flooding continues with significant impacts downstream of Buck Jones Road. Buck Jones Road will also begin to flood.
10 ft
Major flooding begins. There will be extensive flooding along Walnut Creek from Buck Jones Rd to Dana Dr. Apartments may be inundated and evacuations may be needed.
9 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach the lower areas of the apartment parking lot next to Walnut Creek, potentially obstructing access.
7 ft
Minor flooding starts as Walnut Creek overflows parts of its natural banks downstream from Buck Jones Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2021 | 10.28 ft | 6,276 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7.09 ft | 1,919 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 6.95 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BKJN7
River
Walnut Creek (NC)
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7730°N, 78.7370°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road?
The Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087337) 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 Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Walnut Creek (NC) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road 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 Walnut Creek (NC) at Buck Jones Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7730°N, 78.7370°W. USGS site number: 02087337. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey