Horsepen Creek at US 220 near Greensboro, NC
Is Horsepen Creek at US 220 near Greensboro, NC flooding right now?
No — Horsepen Creek at US 220 near Greensboro, NC is at 2.54 ft, 8.5 ft below its 11 ft flood stage, as of 28 min ago.
Gauge height
2.54 ft
Streamflow
36 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.94 ft on Mon, Sep 17, 2018.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.94 ft | 2018-09-17 |
| 11.78 ft | 2024-08-08 |
| 11.56 ft | 2018-10-11 |
| 10.64 ft | 2000-09-15 |
| 10.06 ft | 2003-09-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Brush Creek at Fleming Road at Greensboro, NC | 3.0 mi | Guilford County |
| Brush Creek at Muirfield Rd at Greensboro, NC | 3.6 mi | Guilford County |
| N Buffalo Creek at Westover Terrace at Greensboro, NC | 4.8 mi | Guilford County |
| North Buffalo Creek at Church St at Greensboro, NC | 5.1 mi | Guilford County |
| Reedy Fork near Oak Ridge, NC | 5.7 mi | Guilford 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.