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SwedenCrabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh water level
River gauge, Crabtree Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 42.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh is running below normal at 0.34 ft.
That puts it 0.64 ft below the median of 0.98 ft for mid-October, based on 31 years of readings. It is 17.66 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 0.02 ft (+0.32 ft).
It has dropped 0.16 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between −0.40 ft and 1.56 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
- 0.98 ft0.64 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.16 ft – 3.32 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 0.02 ft+0.32 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- −0.40 ft – 1.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- −0.56 ft – 5.43 ft
- Highest on record
- 17.49 ftOctober 8, 2016
Floating and fishing near Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Flood stage here is 18.00 ft, 17.66 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 21.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. There is extensive flooding on Hodges St between Atlantic Ave and Capital Blvd. Numerous commercial properties are flooded. There is additional flooding downstream along Crabtree ABlvd.
- 18.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Crabtree Creek expands between Atlatnic Ave and Capital Blvd, impacting commercial property and flooding the intersection of Hodges St and Atlantic Ave.
- 16.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Crabtree creek overflows its banks and begins to flood areas north of Hodges St between Atlantic Ave and Capital Blvd.
- 0.34 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17.49 ft | October 8, 2016 |
| 2 | 16.93 ft | June 14, 2006 |
| 3 | 16.88 ft | September 16, 1999 |
| 4 | 15.24 ft | July 17, 2016 |
| 5 | 13.85 ft | September 1, 2020 |
| 6 | 13.78 ft | November 13, 2018 |
| 7 | 13.42 ft | August 20, 2018 |
| 8 | 13.25 ft | January 3, 2022 |
| 9 | 12.65 ft | October 9, 2021 |
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 | 3.99 ft | Normal | −0.13 ft | 7 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 5.04 ft | Normal | −0.17 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 2.36 ft | Low | −0.15 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 1.42 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 0.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 3.90 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Marsh Creek near New HopeRiver gauge, Marsh Creek | 2.78 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 1.1 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Dortch Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.41 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Rose Lane at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.99 ft | Low | −0.04 ft | 3.6 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South State Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 1.60 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 3.7 mi |
| Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch | 4.73 ft | High | +0.02 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Sunnybrook Drive near RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 2.33 ft | Normal | −0.05 ft | 4.0 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh compare with last year?
It is 0.32 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 0.02 ft.
What is flood stage for Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 17.66 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 0.98 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.16 ft and 3.32 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 Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 0.34 ft. Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh rising or falling?
Down 0.16 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.88 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh 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:02087324(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.81111, -78.61083(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 | 0.34 ft | 2026-10-20 23:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 42.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Crabtree Creek at US 1 at Raleigh (usgs:02087324). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/crabtree-creek-at-us-1-at-raleigh
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