Moderate Flood
14 ft
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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
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. The Sunnybrook Drive bridge over Walnut Creek is flooded.
12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Water reaches the road surface supports on the Sunnybrook Drive bridge.
10 ft
Action Stage. Natural banks overflow.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 1996 | 17.03 ft | 6,760 cfs |
| Oct 11, 2018 | 10.02 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WALN7
River
Walnut Creek (NC)
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7583°N, 78.5828°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (NC) at Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh?
The Walnut Creek (NC) at Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02087359) 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 Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (NC) at Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 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 Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh 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 Sunnybrook Dr in Raleigh gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7583°N, 78.5828°W. USGS site number: 02087359. 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