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Graphical forecasts are not available for the Little Contentnea Creek at Farmville.
During times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
18
Moderate Flood Stage:
15
Flood Stage:
13.5
Action Stage:
12.5
Low Stage (in feet):
-9999
Historic Crests
(1) 14.47 ft on 11/13/2020
(2) 13.53 ft on 06/18/2020
(3) 12.99 ft on 08/23/2020
(P)
: Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 14.47 ft on 11/13/2020
(2) 12.99 ft on 08/23/2020
(3) 13.53 ft on 06/18/2020
(P)
: Preliminary values subject to further review.
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18
Large scale flooding expected on the north side of Farmville. Homes along Dale Street, and adjacent streets are surrounded by water, with some inundation likely. Other businesses along HWY 121 near the creek experience severe flooding. Significant flooding of small tributaries expected as well, with additional roads likely closed due to high water.
15
Several roads crossing the creek in and around Farmville become impassable, including HWY 121, Chinquapin Road, and Lewis Store Road. Businesses along HWY 121 near the creek are surrounded by water, with some inundation possible. Water also covers a large portion of Farmville Country Club.
13.5
Water completely inundates the Farmville Municipal Disc Golf Course, and covers portions of HWY 121 nearby, likley impacting traffic flow. Water also threaten or covers low spots along Chinquapin Road and Lewis Store Road near the creek.
12.5
Water inundates most of the Farmville Municipal Disc Golf Course, and also overflows into Farmville Country Club golf course impacting operations.
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Latitude: 35.606700° N, Longitude: 77.574700° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84
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