Is the Contentnea Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 4 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Contentnea Creek is tracked by 4 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Contentnea Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 4 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 10 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 28.28 ft on 18 September 1999, carrying 31,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1928 (98 annual peaks). It is currently at 4.64 ft, 23.6 ft below that record.

Drains 733 sq mi · gauge elevation 14 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Contentnea Creek near Lucama, NCNo flooding2.17 ft17 ft
Contentnea Creek near Black Creek, NCNo flooding6.85 ft15 ft
Contentnea Creek at Hookerton, NCNo flooding4.64 ft13 ft
Contentnea Creek at Grifton, NCNo current data
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.