Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Wake County, North Carolina. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: WCCN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
11.4 ft
Moderate Flood
8.8 ft
Minor Flood
3.8 ft
Action Stage
1.9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Gregson Dr will be flooding.
11.4 ft
Major flooding begins. Water from Williams Creek will approach Gregson Dr and cause significant flooding along the creek.
8.8 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Willaims Creek will overflow its banks and reach the base of the Gregson Creek bridge.
3.8 ft
Minor flooding begins. Williams Creek will be at bankfull and begin to flood adjacent low-lying areas.
1.9 ft
Action Stage. Williams Creek will be at bankfull.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5 ft
Stage needed to inundate designated Gulf Sturgeon critical habitat below Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam.
3 ft
Temporary (not sustainable) operating level for of Scholz Power Plant
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
WCCN7
County
Wake, NC
Coordinates
35.7387°N, 78.8055°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr?
The Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr is 3.8 feet. Action stage begins at 1.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.8 feet, and major flooding at 11.4 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Williams Creek Upstream of Gregson Dr gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wake County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.7387°N, 78.8055°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Town of Cary Flood Monitoring