Turkey Creek (Crabtree Creek tributary)

Turkey Creek rises in southwest Cary, North Carolina and then flows northeast to join Crabtree Creek. The watershed is about 5% forested.

On May 12, 2026, a significant amount of untreated wastewater was introduced into Turkey Creek by a contractor working on an airport expansion project. The City of Raleigh immediately began cleanup, which was completed May 21 and also issued notices of violation to the contractors involved in the discharge of wastewater and its introduction into the stormwater system.Legal Notice of Discharged Untreated Sewage, May 31, 2026, published in the Raleigh News & Observer by the City of Raleigh

The Turkey Creek Scenic Byway was added to the list of North Carolina Scenic Byways in 2019. The designation was given to 11 miles of roadway.

See also List of rivers of North Carolina

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