Wills Creek at Cambridge
Critical Stages
10.8' - Action
15' - Flood
18' - Moderate
20' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 1:15 AM EST 12/5/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 2.26 ft
Flow: 0.0969 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 AM 12/5 | 2.3 | 0.103 |
| 1 PM 12/5 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 PM 12/5 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 AM 12/6 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 AM 12/6 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 PM 12/6 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 2.2 | 0.0882 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:15 AM 12/5 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 1:00 AM 12/5 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 12:45 AM 12/5 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 12:30 AM 12/5 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 12:15 AM 12/5 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 12:00 AM 12/5 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 11:45 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 11:30 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 11:15 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 11:00 PM 12/4 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 10:45 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 10:30 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 10:15 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 10:00 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 9:45 PM 12/4 | 2.25 | 0.0954 |
| 9:30 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 9:15 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 9:00 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 8:45 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 8:30 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 8:15 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 8:00 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 7:45 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 7:30 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 7:15 PM 12/4 | 2.27 | 0.0983 |
| 7:00 PM 12/4 | 2.27 | 0.0983 |
| 6:45 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 6:30 PM 12/4 | 2.27 | 0.0983 |
| 6:15 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
| 6:00 PM 12/4 | 2.26 | 0.0969 |
31' -
The Wills Creek flood waters are expected to reach Southgate Shopping Center.
28' -
Flooding is widespread exceeding the record flood of June 29, 1998 by about one foot.
26' -
Cambridge Sewage Treatment Plant will be inundated and out of operation.
23' -
Flood waters are expected to reach the Cambridge Square Plaza on Route 209. South 10th Street and Orchard Avenue should also begin to feel the effects of the rising waters.
22' -
The North 8th Street Bridge near the school campus is impassable. Flood waters reach Wills Creek Valley Drive near the County Road 35 Bridge. The north side of Cambridge is close to being cut off from access. Water from Wills Creek will flood the west end of Cambridge.
21' -
Water begins to cover East Pike Road, East of I-77
20' -
Flood waters reach residential areas on the west side of Cambridge. A portion of Old 21 Road begins to flood. Water also reaches Pigeon Gap Road.
18' -
Flood waters begin affecting apartments along Wills Creek Valley Road. Water will reach Southgate Parkway at the section near Woodlawn Avenue.
17' -
Water overflows Wills Creek Valley Road to a depth of 2 feet. Water reaches a depth of 1 foot on Eighth Street north of town.
16' -
Basement flooding begins through floor drains and other sewer connections. Local interruptions in sanitary service may occur along Gordon's Run from 3rd Street to 6th Street.
15' -
Overflowing of poor drainage and low lying areas will result in minor flooding along wills creek.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 1998 | 26.92 |
| Sep 10, 2004 | 24.93 |
| Aug 13, 1980 | 24.51 |
| Sep 19, 2004 | 22.9 |
| Jun 6, 1963 | 22.55 |
| Mar 7, 1945 | 21.32 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 21.25 |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 21.21 |
| Aug 8, 1935 | 20.67 |
| Jan 6, 2004 | 20.11 |
| Jan 13, 2005 | 19.25 |
| Dec 15, 1927 | 18.8 |
| Feb 25, 1975 | 18.7 |
| May 29, 1956 | 18.28 |
| Jan 16, 1951 | 18.27 |
| Feb 19, 2022 | 18.19 |
| Jan 28, 1952 | 18.09 |
| Apr 15, 1948 | 18.07 |
| Jan 23, 1969 | 17.85 |
| May 26, 1968 | 17.59 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
