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Marsh Creek

Marsh Creek Watershed Study

Northeast Raleigh Area

Updated: Sep 30, 2025

We are doing a study of the Marsh Creek Watershed to improve the watershed by:

  • Reducing flooding impacts
  • Renewing stormwater pipes and infrastructure that is in poor condition
  • Improving water quality
  • Repairing streambanks

Study Area: Northeast Raleigh (view watershed map)

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Project Details

 
Type:
Stormwater
Project Lead:
Stormwater Management

Contact

 

Stephanie MacDurmon, PE, CFM
Watershed Planning Senior Engineer
stephanie.macdurmon@raleighnc.gov
919-650-0393

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

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Planning

This study is being completed in two phases. The second phase is underway and focuses on:

  • Public Engagement
  • Modeling and evaluation of the drainage network in the watershed
  • Water quality modeling
  • Identification of improvement projects 

The study is anticipated to continue through early 2026.

Lead Department:
Engineering Services

Phase One of Watershed Study

The first phase is complete and included:

Falls Church Road Culvert

Field Survey

Field survey to verify the location and size of stormwater pipes, inlets, junctions, culverts, bridges, and waterbodies.

Stream assessment Marsh Creek

Stream Assessments

About 21 miles of streams were assessed for erosion, tree canopy cover, streambed material, alterations of the steam channel, and buffer encroachment. Teams walked the streams and recorded conditions with 360 degree video cameras. Read the Marsh Creek Stream Assessment Report (PDF).

Infrastructure Inspections

Inspections were conducted by Stormwater Maintenance staff to determine the condition of city-owned stormwater pipes by using pole cameras and pipe inspection crawlers. Over 2,600 pipes were inspected.

Stormwater pipe in good condition

Example of Good Condition Pipe

Cracked and fractured stormwater pipe

Concrete Pipe with Cracks and Fractures in Poor Condition

Inspection Robot

Inspection Robot

Watershed Map

Zoom in on the map below or use the search bar to search for your address to determine the location of stormwater infrastructure and streams. We maintain the areas in yellow. This is the stormwater system on City-maintained, public roads.

Related Links

 

Watersheds in Raleigh

Watershed Master Plans

Reflecting Raleigh Stormwater Dashboard

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