Moderate Flood
17 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.
Minor Flood
9 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2020 | 9.14 ft | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 9 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WSSN7
River
Walnut Creek (NC)
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7579°N, 78.6238°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (NC) at S. State St.?
The Walnut Creek (NC) at S. State St. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208735460) 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 S. State St.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (NC) at S. State St. is 9 feet. Action stage begins at N/A feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at N/A 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 S. State St. 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 S. State St. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7579°N, 78.6238°W. USGS site number: 0208735460. 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