Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Scotland County, North Carolina on the Big Shoe Heel Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02132320, 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
14 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding begin as water begins to inundate the US-74 bridge.
10 ft
Moderature flooding continues between US-74 and Old Maxton Road. Water may cover roadways adjacent to briedges across Big Shoe Heel Creek and reach the bases of building near the creek on Old Lumberton Road.
9 ft
Moderate flooding begins between US-74 and Old Maxton Road. Water will encroach upon residential areas near Old Lumberton Road and may flood portions of Old Maxton Road near the bridge over Big Shoe Heel Creek.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins upstream and downstream of the gage site on US-74 Business. The Big Shoe Heel Creek will extend out of its banks in wooded areas from US Highway 74 to Old Maxton Road
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | 9.49 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 2018 | 9.49 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BSHN7
River
Big Shoe Heel Creek
County
Scotland, NC
Coordinates
34.7503°N, 79.3867°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg?
The Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02132320) 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 Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Shoe Heel Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Shoe Heel Creek near Laurinburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Scotland County, North Carolina at coordinates 34.7503°N, 79.3867°W. USGS site number: 02132320. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey