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Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at Raleigh water level

River gauge, Pigeon House Creek, North Carolina, United States

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Right now

Normal for late October

Water level

1.40ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
0.0 cfs
0 3 5 8 Highest onrecord 7.27 ft Minor floodstage 6.00 ft

History

History
0.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 210.51.01.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
0.51.01.5ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 210.51.01.5ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
0.51.01.5ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20260.51.01.5ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
0.51.01.5ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20260.51.01.5ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

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

RankLevelDate
17.27 ftMay 7, 2022
26.85 ftSeptember 1, 2024
36.30 ftSeptember 9, 2021
46.21 ftAugust 4, 2024
56.18 ftJanuary 9, 2024

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:27 AM Sunset 06:33 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 76%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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