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Contentnea Creek near Black Creek water level

River gauge, Contentnea Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Normal for late October

Water level

6.83ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
32.8 cfs
5 10 15 20 Highest onrecord 19.38 ft Minor floodstage 15.00 ft

History

6.57.07.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 216.57.07.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
8101315ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 21Minor flood stage8101315ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21Minor flood stage
8101315ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage8101315ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
81013ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202681013ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

Contentnea Creek near Black Creek is at 6.83 ft, in the normal range for late October.

The median for late October is 6.99 ft, based on 6 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.16 ft below typical. It is 8.17 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 7.32 ft, a difference of −0.49 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 6.68 ft and 7.70 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 6 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
6.99 ft0.16 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
6.44 ft – 7.65 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (6 years of records)
Same day last year
7.32 ft−0.49 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
6.68 ft – 7.70 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
6.68 ft – 11.12 ft
Highest on record
19.38 ftAugust 10, 2024

Floating and fishing near Contentnea Creek near Black Creek

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 8.17 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

22.00 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Water reaches the base of the Black Creek Rd bridge over Contentnea Creek.
15.00 ft
Minor flooding begins. Low areas downstream of the Black Creek Rd bridge begin to flood.
12.00 ft
Water reaches the banks of Contentnea Creek
6.83 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
119.38 ftAugust 10, 2024
216.14 ftMarch 19, 2025
315.55 ftSeptember 28, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:24 AM Sunset 06:30 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on Contentnea Creek

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Contentnea Creek near LucamaRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 2.13 ft Normal ±0 11 mi
Contentnea Creek at HookertonRiver gauge, Contentnea Creek 4.66 ft Low +0.04 ft 25 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Nahunta Swamp near ShineRiver gauge, Nahunta Swamp 2.19 ft Normal −0.03 ft 14 mi
Tar River below Dam near Langley CrossroadsRiver gauge, Tar River 0.65 ft Low ±0 16 mi
Little River near PrincetonRiver gauge, Little River 0.36 ft Very low −0.01 ft 18 mi
Tar River at Nc-581 near Spring HopeRiver gauge, Tar River 2.06 ft Very low +0.12 ft 18 mi
Tar River at NC 97 at Rocky MountRiver gauge, Tar River 2.97 ft Very low ±0 21 mi
Neuse River near GoldsboroRiver gauge, Neuse River 2.92 ft Low +0.15 ft 23 mi
Tar River at TarboroRiver gauge, Tar River 1.27 ft Very low −0.02 ft 26 mi
Neuse River at SmithfieldRiver gauge, Neuse River 4.61 ft Normal −0.14 ft 27 mi

Questions and answers

Is Contentnea Creek near Black Creek higher than last year?

No, it is 0.49 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 7.32 ft.

What is flood stage for Contentnea Creek near Black Creek?

The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 8.17 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Contentnea Creek near Black Creek in late October?

The median for late October is 6.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 6.44 ft and 7.65 ft, based on 6 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 near Black Creek today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:45 AM EDT, the water level was 6.83 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Contentnea Creek near Black Creek rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Contentnea Creek near Black Creek normal?

Normal for late October. Compared with 6 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:02090504 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.66849, -77.90887 (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

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 6.83 ft 2026-10-21 04:45 Provisional
Flow 32.8 cfs 2026-10-21 04:45 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Contentnea Creek near Black Creek (usgs:02090504). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/contentnea-creek-near-black-creek

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