Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh water level
River gauge, Pigeon House Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh, where the gauge shows 1.40 ft.
The median for late October is 1.46 ft, based on 35 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.06 ft below typical. It is 4.60 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.46 ft, a difference of −0.06 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.38 ft – 1.77 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 35 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.46 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.51 ft – 1.54 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (35 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.46 ft−0.06 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.38 ft – 1.77 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.38 ft – 1.72 ft
- Highest on record
- 7.27 ftMay 7, 2022
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 11.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Water will reach E Forest Drive at the gage site, and will flood W Johnson St and surrounding residences.
- 8.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Water will reach W Johnson St and may also impact the lower portion of E Forest Dr.
- 6.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Pigeon House Creek will be out of it banks and cause minor flooding of low areas adjacent to the creek.
- 5.00 ft
- Action stage. Water begins to overflow the banks of Pigeon House Creek, especially on the right bank adjacent to W Johnson St.
- 1.40 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.27 ft | May 7, 2022 |
| 2 | 6.85 ft | September 1, 2024 |
| 3 | 6.30 ft | September 9, 2021 |
| 4 | 6.21 ft | August 4, 2024 |
| 5 | 6.18 ft | January 9, 2024 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Pigeon House Creek
| 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 | 0.8 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 3.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 2.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch | 4.86 ft | Very high | +0.12 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South Wilmington St at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 0.66 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.80 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 1.43 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 2.5 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 2.37 ft | Low | −0.11 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South State Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 1.57 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 2.7 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at US 1 at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 0.36 ft | Low | −0.14 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Lake Johnson above Dam at RaleighReservoir, Lake Johnson | 343.25 ft | Highest on record | −0.02 ft | 3.3 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh higher than last year?
No, it is 0.06 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.46 ft.
What is flood stage for Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.60 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh in late October?
The median for late October is 1.46 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.51 ft and 1.54 ft, based on 35 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 Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.40 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 35 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:0208732534(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.78750, -78.65472(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 | 1.40 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh (usgs:0208732534). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/pigeon-house-creek-at-cameron-village-at-raleigh
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