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SwedenWalnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh water level
River gauge, Walnut Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh, where the gauge shows 0.99 ft.
It is 6.01 ft below the flood stage of 7.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.01 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 0.96 ft – 1.99 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
- 1.01 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 0.96 ft – 1.99 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.92 ft – 1.86 ft
- Highest on record
- 10.79 ftOctober 9, 2021
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 7.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Major flooding continues. Significant impacts will occur downstream of Buck Jones Road, and the road itself will be inundated.
- 10.00 ft
- Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding will occur along Walnut Creek from Buck Jones Road to Dana Drive. Nearby apartments may be inundated, and evacuations may be necessary.
- 9.00 ft
- Moderate flooding begins. Floodwaters will reach the lower areas of the apartment parking lots adjacent to Walnut Creek, potentially obstructing access.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor flooding begins. Walnut Creek will overflow its natural banks in areas downstream of Buck Jones Road.
- 0.99 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.79 ft | October 9, 2021 |
| 2 | 8.05 ft | August 15, 2025 |
| 3 | 7.15 ft | September 12, 2020 |
| 4 | 7.09 ft | September 27, 2024 |
| 5 | 6.95 ft | October 10, 2018 |
| 6 | 6.59 ft | September 16, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Walnut Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Creek at Trailwood Drive at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.79 ft | Very low | −0.07 ft | 2.6 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South Wilmington St at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 0.66 ft | Low | −0.10 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Walnut Creek at South State Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 1.57 ft | Very low | −0.04 ft | 6 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Rose Lane at RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 3.98 ft | Very low | −0.08 ft | 8 mi |
| Walnut Creek at Sunnybrook Drive near RaleighRiver gauge, Walnut Creek | 2.29 ft | Low | −0.23 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Johnson above Dam at RaleighReservoir, Lake Johnson | 343.26 ft | Highest on record | −0.01 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Swift Creek near ApexRiver gauge, Swift Creek | 1.64 ft | Very low | −1.10 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Rocky Branch below Pullen Road at RaleighRiver gauge, Rocky Branch | 4.86 ft | Very high | +0.13 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Cameron Village at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.40 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Ebenezer Church Road near RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 3.95 ft | Normal | −0.14 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Pigeon House Creek at Dortch Street at RaleighRiver gauge, Pigeon House Creek | 1.94 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.5 mi |
| Crabtree Creek at Highway 70 at RaleighRiver gauge, Crabtree Creek | 5.00 ft | Normal | −0.16 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Swift Creek near McCullars CrossroadsRiver gauge, Swift Creek | 1.71 ft | Normal | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.01 ft.
What is flood stage for Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh?
The official flood stage is 7.00 ft. The level is currently 6.01 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 Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:10 AM EDT, the water level was 0.99 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh?
The highest level on record is 10.79 ft on October 9, 2021.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02087337(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.77301, -78.73715(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 | 0.99 ft | 2026-10-21 08:10 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:10 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Walnut Creek at Buck Jones Road at Raleigh (usgs:02087337). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/walnut-creek-at-buck-jones-road-at-raleigh
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