Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC
Is Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC flooding right now?
Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC measured 4.64 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 8.4 ft below its 13 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.64 ft
Streamflow
53 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.28 ft on Sat, Sep 18, 1999.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 7.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 13.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.28 ft | 1999-09-18 |
| 24.15 ft | 2016-10-11 |
| 23.3 ft | 1928-09-01 |
| 22.1 ft | 1964-10-07 |
| 20.18 ft | 2017-04-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Tributary to Sandy Run at Sr1335 near Lizzie, NC | 6.2 mi | Greene County |
| Unnamed Tributary to Sandy Run near Lizzie, NC | 6.7 mi | Greene County |
| Sandy Run near Lizzie, NC | 7.2 mi | Greene County |
| Middle Swamp near Farmville, NC | 7.5 mi | Greene County |
| Little Contentnea Creek near Willow Green, NC | 7.5 mi | Greene 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.