Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Caldwell County, North Carolina on the Wilson Creek (NC). Live water level data from USGS gauge 2140510, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
12 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Wilson Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
9 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Wilson Creek with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
7 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Wilson Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 ft of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads.
5 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Wilson Creek is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, parks, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCAN7
River
Wilson Creek (NC)
County
Caldwell, NC
Coordinates
35.8989°N, 81.7159°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville?
The Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 2140510) 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 Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wilson Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Wilson Creek (NC) at Adako Rd 3 SW Collettsville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Caldwell County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.8989°N, 81.7159°W. USGS site number: 2140510. 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
- No forecasts are available for this location