Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.12 ft | 2024-08-08 |
| 2 | 10.73 ft | 2021-10-09 |
| 3 | 10.40 ft | 2021-09-09 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Morrisville, Crabtree Creek
- River level
- 2.63 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 8.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Record crest
- 11.12 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MRVN7
- Record crest
- 11.12 ft
- Flood stage
- 9.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 13.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2024-08-08
In brief
The Crabtree Creek at Morrisville, NC read 2.63 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.37 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MRVN7
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Minor flooding begins as the Crabtree Creek Greenway is flooded.
- 10.00 ft
There is extensive flooding of athletic fields between the Crabtree Creek Greenway and Aviation Parkway.
- 13.00 ft
Water from Crabtree Creek reaches Aviation Parkway and adjacent residential buildings.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Crabtree Creek flooding at Morrisville?
No. The Crabtree Creek at Morrisville is at 2.63 ft, 5.37 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Morrisville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft and moderate flooding 13 ft.
What is the highest the Crabtree Creek has been at Morrisville?
The highest crest on record is 11.12 ft, on 2024-08-08.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MRVN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.