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SwedenPigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh water level
River gauge, Pigeon House Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 1.1 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh is at 3.88 ft, in the normal range.
It is 8.12 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.95 ft, a difference of −0.07 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.86 ft and 5.33 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Same day last year
- 3.95 ft−0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.86 ft – 5.33 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.84 ft – 4.75 ft
- Highest on record
- 14.65 ftSeptember 1, 2024
Floating and fishing near Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 12.00 ft, 8.12 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Fenton St and Capital Blvd will be flooded.
- 14.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Northbound Capital Blvd at Fenton St may be flooded by Pigeonhouse Creek.
- 13.00 ft
- Water will begin to inundate buildings on the left bank of the creek adjacent to Southbound Capital Blvd.
- 12.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Pigeonhouse Creek will be out of its banks and approaching Northbound Capital Blvd. Water will also reach buildings on the left bank between the creek and Southbound Capital Blvd.
- 11.00 ft
- Water from Pigeon House Creek will begin to overflow the right bank adjacent to Northbound Capital Blvd.
- 3.88 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.65 ft | September 1, 2024 |
| 2 | 14.01 ft | September 2, 2024 |
| 3 | 13.53 ft | September 27, 2024 |
| 4 | 13.44 ft | January 10, 2024 |
| 5 | 13.37 ft | March 17, 2025 |
| 6 | 12.83 ft | July 13, 2026 |
| 7 | 12.41 ft | July 20, 2026 |
| 8 | 12.35 ft | September 26, 2024 |
| 9 | 12.17 ft | July 25, 2024 |
| 10 | 12.10 ft | August 5, 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 | 1.4 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.41 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 2.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabtree Creek at US 1 at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 0.36 ft | Low | −0.13 ft | 0.8 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Old Wake Forest Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 1.43 ft | Normal | −0.11 ft | 0.9 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Anderson Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 2.36 ft | Low | −0.12 ft | 1.5 mi |
| Marsh Creek near New HopeRiver gauge, Marsh Creek | 2.78 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch | 4.70 ft | High | −0.03 ft | 3.0 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South State Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 1.57 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 3.1 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Rose Lane at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.99 ft | Low | −0.05 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South Wilmington St at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 0.66 ft | Low | −0.09 ft | 3.4 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh higher than last year?
No, it is 0.07 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.95 ft.
What is flood stage for Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 8.12 ft below it.
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 Fenton Street at Raleigh today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:50 AM EDT, the water level was 3.88 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh?
The highest level on record is 14.65 ft on September 1, 2024.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:0208732593(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.80296, -78.62025(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 | 3.88 ft | 2026-10-21 09:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:50 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Pigeon House Creek at Fenton Street at Raleigh (usgs:0208732593). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/pigeon-house-creek-at-fenton-street-at-raleigh
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