Contentnea Creek at Hookerton water level

Name: Contentnea Creek at Hookerton water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Contentnea Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Low for mid-October

Water level

4.64ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 52.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

At 4.64 ft, Contentnea Creek at Hookerton is below normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 5.67 ft, based on 31 years of readings, so the river stage is 1.03 ft below typical. It is 8.36 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 5.08 ft, a difference of −0.44 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.56 ft and 5.52 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 5.67 ft1.03 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 4.13 ft – 10.38 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
Same day last year: 5.08 ft−0.44 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 4.56 ft – 5.52 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 4.40 ft – 9.78 ft
Highest on record: 28.28 ftSeptember 18, 1999
Lowest on record: 3.47 ftOctober 28, 1933

What the stage means on the water

Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 13.00 ft, still 8.36 ft away.

What happens at each level

28.00 ft: Catastrophic flooding of all areas along Contentnea Creek in Greene and Lenoir counties. Numerous residences completely submerged. The Green Street bridge in Snow Hill is flooded. Many homes on the north side of the creek from the Wilson County line downstream to the east of Hookerton are severely inundated. All roads in and around the creek are impassable. This is comparable to the flood after Hurricane Floyd.
26.00 ft: Devastating flooding for all areas near the creek. Flooding south of the creek downstream of Hookerton, and in northwest Greene County is dire. Many residences entirely underwater. Highway 123 is flooded in numerous spots around Hookerton. In Snow Hill, homes are inundated along Beaman Old Creek Road, and along HWY 91 near Greene Central High. Most roads north of the creek are underwater with numerous homes flooded.
24.00 ft: Numerous homes and roads on the north side of the creek are inundated especially along Four Way Road and Ormondsville Road. In Snow Hill, properties along Mill Street are flooded. Homes along Beaman Old Creek Road are inundated, and water surrounds homes on NC 91 near Greene Central High. Many homes in parts of northwest Greene County near Highway 58 are inundated.
20.00 ft: Low areas on the south side of Snow Hill are inundated. Several homes on the north side of the creek from Snow Hill to Hookerton are flooded. Widespread flooding of properties near Highway 58 in northwest Greene County. A few residences may be inundated.
18.00 ft: Highway 123 just north of the bridge in Hookerton floods. Water threatens homes on Loop Road and Four Way Road between Snow Hill and Hookerton, as well as further upstream in northwest Greene County.
16.00 ft: Water threatens properties on Loop Road north of Hookerton. In northwest Greene County, water surrounds several homes, and HWY 58 is likely impassable heading into Wilson County.
13.00 ft: Minor flooding of low lying areas adjacent to creek can be expected. Several homes threatened by water in northwest Greene County near HWY 58.
4.64 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	28.28 ft	September 18, 1999
2	24.15 ft	October 11, 2016
3	23.30 ft	September 1, 1928
4	22.10 ft	October 7, 1964
5	20.18 ft	April 29, 2017
6	19.72 ft	November 16, 2020
7	18.98 ft	September 20, 2018
8	18.95 ft	October 1, 1999
9	18.90 ft	October 6, 1929
10	17.75 ft	February 17, 1948

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:21 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 9 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Contentnea Creek near LucamaRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek	2.13 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	35 mi
Contentnea Creek near Black CreekRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek	6.73 ft	Normal	−0.06 ft	25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Neuse River at KinstonRiver gauge, Neuse River	2.97 ft	Very low	−0.14 ft	12 mi
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp	2.20 ft	Normal	−0.08 ft	13 mi
Tar River at GreenvilleRiver gauge, Tar River	4.44 ft	Normal	+0.38 ft	18 mi
Neuse River near Fort BarnwellRiver gauge, Neuse River	2.77 ft	Low	−0.28 ft	18 mi
Neuse River near GoldsboroRiver gauge, Neuse River	2.94 ft	Low	+0.32 ft	24 mi
Trent River near TrentonRiver gauge, Trent River	3.59 ft	Normal	−0.01 ft	26 mi
Swift Creek at Highway 43 near Streets FerryRiver gauge, Swift Creek	2.63 ft	High	−0.01 ft	30 mi
Pamlico River at WashingtonEstuary gauge, Pamlico River	2.04 ft	High	+0.47 ft	30 mi

Questions and answers

Is Contentnea Creek at Hookerton higher than last year?

No, it is 0.44 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 5.08 ft.

What is flood stage for Contentnea Creek at Hookerton?

The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 8.36 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Contentnea Creek at Hookerton in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 5.67 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.13 ft and 10.38 ft, based on 31 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Contentnea Creek at Hookerton today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM EDT, the water level was 4.64 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Contentnea Creek at Hookerton rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Contentnea Creek at Hookerton normal?

Low for mid-October. Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:02091500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.42889, -77.58250 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	4.64 ft	2026-10-20 18:00	Provisional
Flow	52.7 cfs	2026-10-20 17:00	Provisional

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