Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh water level
River gauge, Crabtree Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 42.3 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh is at 5.04 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 4.74 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.30 ft above typical. It is 12.96 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 4.51 ft, a difference of +0.53 ft.
It has dropped 0.17 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 4.39 ft and 6.24 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 4.74 ft0.30 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 4.43 ft – 6.46 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 4.51 ft+0.53 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 4.39 ft – 6.24 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 4.35 ft – 9.59 ft
- Highest on record
- 27.69 ftJune 29, 1973
Floating and fishing near Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 12.96 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 24.00 ft
- GLENWOOD AVENUE BECOMES IMPASSABLE.
- 23.00 ft
- THE HIGHWAY 70 BRIDGE FLOODS. TRAVEL ON GLENWOOD AVENUE AND THE AREA AROUND CRABTREE VALLEY MALL IS SEVERELY HAMPERED.
- 22.00 ft
- CREEDMOOR ROAD AND ALL OF THE PARKING LOTS AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL FLOOD.
- 18.00 ft
- WATER ENTERS THE LOWER ENTRANCE TO MACYS DEPARTMENT STORE.
- 14.00 ft
- WATER FLOODS THE LOWER PARKING LOT AT CRABTREE VALLEY MALL.
- 5.04 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27.69 ft | June 29, 1973 |
| 2 | 23.77 ft | June 14, 2006 |
| 3 | 23.00 ft | September 6, 1996 |
| 4 | 22.50 ft | February 2, 1973 |
| 5 | 18.74 ft | November 13, 2018 |
| 6 | 18.30 ft | October 9, 2021 |
| 7 | 17.60 ft | September 12, 1996 |
| 8 | 16.79 ft | July 24, 1997 |
| 9 | 16.00 ft | March 18, 1973 |
| 10 | 12.96 ft | September 17, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Crabtree Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Creek at Ebenezer Church Road near RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 3.98 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 2.9 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 2.36 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 1.42 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at US 1 at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 0.34 ft | Low | −0.16 ft | 4.0 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon House Creek at Dortch Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.41 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch | 4.74 ft | High | +0.03 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Marsh Creek near New HopeRiver gauge, Marsh Creek | 2.78 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.78 ft | Very low | −0.11 ft | 4.9 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.53 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 4.51 ft.
What is flood stage for Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 12.96 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 4.74 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 4.43 ft and 6.46 ft, based on 29 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 Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:00 PM EDT, the water level was 5.04 ft. Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh rising or falling?
Down 0.17 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.94 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 29 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:02087275(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.83806, -78.67417(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 | 5.04 ft | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 42.3 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at Raleigh (usgs:02087275). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/crabtree-creek-at-highway-70-at-raleigh
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