Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the Back Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02124269, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding is developing along Back Creek with disastrous impacts to property. Extraordinary flooding exceeding 6 ft deep is overwhelming low-lying areas. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
12 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Back Creek with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas. Secondary roads, outbuildings, crawl spaces, and/or basements may be experiencing flooding reaching 2-4 feet deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
10.5 ft
Minor flooding continues. Back Creek is likely flooding Stallings Rd between Middleton Cir and Quail Hollow Dr, forcing road closure.
10.01 ft
...continued from the 10.0 statement. Adjacent secondary roads and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep, including near Orchard Park Cir, Hickory Ridge Rd, Blackjack Oak Ct, Stallings Rd, and Middleton Cir. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads, including Stallings Rd between Middleton Cir and Quail Hollow Dr.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Back Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, including the Back Creek Greenway, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Impacts continued in the 10.01 statement...
8.5 ft
Action/Advisory Stage flooding continues. Extensive flooding of adjacent low-lying areas is developing, impacting the Back Creek Greenway and low-lying areas adjacent to Stallings Rd between Middleton Cir and Quail Hollow Dr.
8 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Back Creek is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, and greenways with up to 2 feet of inundation. Adjacent secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2010 | 11.77 ft | 1,620 cfs |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 11.77 ft | 1,620 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 10.51 ft | 1,177 cfs |
| Jun 28, 2013 | 10.51 ft | 1,177 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 9.91 ft | 1,010 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg?
The Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02124269) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the Back Creek at Caldwell Rd near Harrisburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3092°N, 80.6736°W. USGS site number: 02124269. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey