Major Flood
20 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: IBRN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
BUILDINGS AND MORE HOMES MAY BE FLOODED.
17.5 ft
BUILDINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMONWEALTH AVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.A FEW HOMES ON LABURNUM AVENUE AND BAY STREET AREA WILL FLOOD.
15 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH A FEW HOMES IN THE LABURNUM AVE AND BAY STREET AREAS.
10.25 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE CREEK WILL BE OUT OF ITS BANKS. MASONIC DR AND CENTRAL AVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9 ft
CREEK WILL BE OUT OF BANKS AND FLOODING MASONIC DRIVE AND CENTRAL AVENUE.
8 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Briar Creek floodwaters are approaching Masonic Dr with flooding of Masonic Dr imminent. Floodwaters are beginning to inundate portions of the Briar Creek Greenway between Central Ave and Harbinger Ct.
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 24, 2010 | 12.87 ft | — |
| May 5, 2009 | 11.02 ft | — |
| Aug 19, 2010 | 10.94 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
IBRN7
River
Briar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2108°N, 80.8008°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Briar Creek at Independence Blvd?
The Briar Creek at Independence Blvd gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Independence Blvd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Briar Creek at Independence Blvd is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 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 Independence Blvd 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 Independence Blvd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2108°N, 80.8008°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.