RIVER GAUGE · BRIAR CREEK
Briar Creek at Providence road
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level1.08 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft
Minor flood14 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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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
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2008 | 15.39 ft | — |
| May 4, 2009 | 14.1 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 13.63 ft | — |
More on Briar Creek
DownstreamBriar Creek at Colony Road
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