Abbotts Creek at Lexington, NC
Is Abbotts Creek at Lexington, NC flooding right now?
Abbotts Creek at Lexington, NC measured 3.25 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.25 ft
Streamflow
26 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 23.48 ft on Tue, Sep 23, 2003.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 12.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 19.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 27.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23.48 ft | 2003-09-23 |
| 20.3 ft | 1992-04-22 |
| 19.76 ft | 2018-08-03 |
| 19.63 ft | 2018-10-12 |
| 19.52 ft | 1990-10-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| North Potts Creek at Linwood, NC | 6.0 mi | Davidson County |
| Yadkin River at Yadkin College, NC | 9.2 mi | Davie County |
| South Fork Muddy Creek near Clemmons, NC | 14.3 mi | Forsyth County |
| Muddy Creek near Muddy Creek, NC | 14.6 mi | Forsyth County |
| Second Creek near Barber, NC | 21.1 mi | Rowan County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.