Contentnea Creek at Snow Hill
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/24/2025 5:50 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 25 ft Moderate Flooding 23 ft Minor Flooding 20.5 ft Action 19 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 31 - Devastating flooding in the Snow Hill area with numerous structures and homes inundated by several feet of water. Travel in the vicinity of the creek is impossible with countless roads flooded.
- 25 - Water inundates several structures along Mill Street in Snow Hill, with both US 258 and 3rd Street impassable. On the north side of the creek travel is very difficult with several roads inundated including Beaman Old Creek Road and Four Way Road. Numerous structures are surrounded by water in this area, with a few likely inundated.
- 23 - Water inundates a portion of US 258 near the intersection with Mill Street, and Mill Street is flooded by several feet of water along most of its length. Water covers a portion of the Snow Hill Wastewater Treatment plant. Portions of Four Way Road are covered by floodwaters between Snow Hill and Hookerton.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 19.22 ft | on 10-01-2024 |
| 2. | 15.92 ft | on 09-20-2024 |
| 3. | 21.02 ft | on 08-13-2024 |
| 4. | 15.25 ft | on 07-31-2024 |
| 5. | 15.68 ft | on 01-15-2024 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 19.22 ft | on 10-01-2024 |
| 2. | 15.92 ft | on 09-20-2024 |
| 3. | 21.02 ft | on 08-13-2024 |
| 4. | 15.25 ft | on 07-31-2024 |
| 5. | 15.68 ft | on 01-15-2024 |
| 6. | 18.15 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
| 7. | 14.75 ft | on 04-15-2023 |
| 8. | 15.03 ft | on 02-17-2023 |
| 9. | 12.39 ft | on 12-26-2022 |
| 10. | 11.87 ft | on 08-14-2022 |
| 11. | 23.52 ft | on 09-20-2018 |
| 12. | 33.58 ft | on 09-21-1999 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.58 ft | on 09-21-1999 |
| 2. | 23.52 ft | on 09-20-2018 |
| 3. | 21.02 ft | on 08-13-2024 |
| 4. | 19.22 ft | on 10-01-2024 |
| 5. | 18.15 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 33.58 ft | on 09-21-1999 |
| 2. | 23.52 ft | on 09-20-2018 |
| 3. | 21.02 ft | on 08-13-2024 |
| 4. | 19.22 ft | on 10-01-2024 |
| 5. | 18.15 ft | on 12-21-2023 |
| 6. | 15.92 ft | on 09-20-2024 |
| 7. | 15.68 ft | on 01-15-2024 |
| 8. | 15.25 ft | on 07-31-2024 |
| 9. | 15.03 ft | on 02-17-2023 |
| 10. | 14.75 ft | on 04-15-2023 |
| 11. | 12.39 ft | on 12-26-2022 |
| 12. | 11.87 ft | on 08-14-2022 |
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Probability Information
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