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Graphical forecasts are not available for the Contentnea Creek at Grifton.
During times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the
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Flood Categories (in feet)
Major Flood Stage:
22
Moderate Flood Stage:
19
Flood Stage:
16
Action Stage:
15
Low Stage (in feet):
-9999
Historic Crests
(1) 20.04 ft on 09/18/2018
(P)
: Preliminary values subject to further review.
Recent Crests
(1) 20.04 ft on 09/18/2018
(P)
: Preliminary values subject to further review.
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22
Floodwaters enter homes along Water Street in Grifton, as well as some businesses just to the east of the bridge on Highway 118. In Tick Bite, most homes are surrounded, with a few homes likely inundated. Water surrounds residences along Main Street, Brandon Road, and Creekshore Drive.
19
Water surrounds several homes in Tick Bite, and along Water Street in Grifton. Tick Bite Road is impassable in spots, as well as Creekshore Drive, Water Street, and Martin Luther King Drive.
16
Water approaches homes in Tick Bite, and also along Water Street in Grifton. Portions of Tick Bite Road, Creekshore Drive, and Lenoir Street are covered by floodwaters.
About This Location
Latitude: 35.370110° N, Longitude: 77.445956° W, Horizontal Datum: NAD83/WGS84
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