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RIVER GAUGE · BRIAR CREEK

Briar Creek at Colony Road

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Water level2.06 ft
Flow3 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood10 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood16 ft

The past week

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Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 26, 200816.09 ft3,550 cfs
Aug 26, 199515.6 ft5,760 cfs
Jul 22, 199715.41 ft5,680 cfs

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