RIVER GAUGE · WALNUT CREEK (NC)
Walnut Creek (NC) at S. State St.
Wake County, North Carolina
Water level1.57 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood17 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 17.5 ft
State Rd begins to flood.
- 16 ft
Water reaches the base of the bridge at State Rd. Walnut Creek Greenway Trail will be flooded.
- 9 ft
Minor flooding begins. Water reaches the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail.
- 6 ft
Water is above bankfull and begins to spread toward the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2020 | 9.14 ft | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 9 ft | — |
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