Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
CULVERTS UNDER PROVIDENCE ROAD WILL BE FULL AND THE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
14 ft
HOMES WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER SOME BASEMENTS WILL FLOOD.
10 ft
YARDS OF HOMES UPSTREAM OF PROVIDENCE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
2 ft
1.75 TO 2 INCH IN 6 HOUR TOOK CREEK TO 10.50 FT
1.25 ft
BASIN WIDE 1.25 IN 3 HR TOOK BRPN7 UP FROM 1.15 FT TO 10.75 FT (9.5FT)
0.8 ft
0.80 IN 2 HR CAUSED A 4 FT RISE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2008 | 15.39 ft | — |
| May 4, 2009 | 14.1 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 13.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BRPN7
River
Briar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1825°N, 80.8200°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Briar Creek at Providence road?
The Briar Creek at Providence road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146449) 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 Providence road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Briar Creek at Providence road is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 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 Providence 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 Providence road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1825°N, 80.8200°W. USGS site number: 02146449. 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