Briar Creek at Colony Road Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

FLOOD STAGES

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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

16 ft

Moderate Flood

13 ft

Minor Flood

10 ft

Action Stage

9 ft

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Aug 26, 2008	16.09 ft	3,550 cfs
Aug 26, 1995	15.6 ft	5,760 cfs
Jul 22, 1997	15.41 ft	5,680 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

0214645022

NWS LID

BCLN7

River

Briar Creek

County

Mecklenburg, NC

Coordinates

35.1753°N, 80.8308°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Briar Creek at Colony Road?

The Briar Creek at Colony Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214645022) 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 Briar Creek at Colony Road?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Briar Creek at Colony Road is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.

How do I get alerts when Briar Creek rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Briar Creek at Colony Road to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.

Where is the Briar Creek at Colony Road gauge located?

The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1753°N, 80.8308°W. USGS site number: 0214645022. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey

Briar Creek at Colony Road Water Level & Flood Stage.