Contentnea Creek near Black Creek, NC
Is Contentnea Creek near Black Creek, NC flooding right now?
Contentnea Creek near Black Creek, NC measured 6.85 ft on 2026-09-22 21:45:00 UTC. That observation was 8.2 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
6.85 ft
Streamflow
29 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 19.38 ft on Sat, Aug 10, 2024.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 13.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 19.38 ft | 2024-08-10 |
| 16.14 ft | 2025-03-19 |
| 15.55 ft | 2024-09-28 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hominy Swamp at Forest Hills Road near Wilson, NC | 5.6 mi | Wilson County |
| Turner Swamp near Eureka, NC | 6.9 mi | Wayne County |
| Contentnea Creek near Lucama, NC | 11.4 mi | Wilson County |
| Nahunta Swamp near Pikeville, NC | 11.4 mi | Wayne County |
| Moccasin Run near Patetown, NC | 13.0 mi | Wayne 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.