Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flooding begins as water reaches the intersection of Trailwood Dr and Avent Ferry Rd. Portions of Avent Ferry will be closed.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins as water reaches Trailwood Dr.
13 ft
Water reaches the parking lot adjacent to the Trailwood Dr and Avent Ferry Rd intersection.
12 ft
Minor flooding begins as Walnut creek reaches bankfull at the Trailwood Dr bridge.
10 ft
At 10ft, water reaches the Walnut Creek Greenway upstream of the Trailwood Dr bridge and gage site
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 | 12.04 ft | 821 cfs |
| Oct 10, 2018 | 6.95 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 6.59 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TRLN7
River
Walnut Creek (NC)
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7683°N, 78.6911°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Walnut Creek (NC) at Trailwood Drive?
The Walnut Creek (NC) at Trailwood Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0208734210) 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 Trailwood Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Walnut Creek (NC) at Trailwood Drive is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 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 Trailwood Drive 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 Trailwood Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7683°N, 78.6911°W. USGS site number: 0208734210. 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