Crabtree Creek at Hwy 70 at Raleigh, NC
Is Crabtree Creek at Hwy 70 at Raleigh, NC flooding right now?
Crabtree Creek at Hwy 70 at Raleigh, NC measured 4.47 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.5 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.47 ft
Streamflow
16 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 23 ft. The highest crest on record was 27.69 ft on Fri, Jun 29, 1973.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 23 ft | 18.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 27.69 ft | 1973-06-29 |
| 23.77 ft | 2006-06-14 |
| 23 ft | 1996-09-06 |
| 22.5 ft | 1973-02-02 |
| 18.74 ft | 2018-11-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hare Snipe Creek below Lake Lynn at Raleigh, NC | 2.5 mi | Wake County |
| Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive at Raleigh, NC | 2.5 mi | Wake County |
| Crabtree Creek at Ebenezer Church Rd near Raleigh, NC | 2.9 mi | Wake County |
| Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Rd at Raleigh, NC | 3.1 mi | Wake County |
| Big Branch Tributary at Wingate Dr at Raleigh, NC | 3.2 mi | Wake 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.