Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
8 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
5.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE WINSOR HARBOR APARTMENTS LOCATED ALONG THE CREEK WILL CONTINUE TO FLOOD.
7 ft
WINDSOR HARBOR APARTMENTS PARKING LOT AND AREAS ALONG SHANNONHOUSE DRIVE AND DOLPHIN LANE WILL FLOOD.
6.5 ft
WINSOR HARBOR APARTMENTS UPSTREAM OF THIS GAGE WILL START TO FLOOD. EVACUATIONS WILL LIKELY OCCUR AT AN APARTMENT BUILDING ON DOLPHIN LANE UPSTREAM OF THIS GAGE.
5.5 ft
PARKING LOTS AT THE WINSOR HARBOR APARTMENTS WILL BE FLOODED. SHANNONHOUSE DRIVE WILL BE FLOODED. CHECK OUT WEB CAM.
5 ft
3600 BLOCK OF SLAGLE DRIVE WILL HAVE WATER APPROACHING HOMES. THIS IS A TRIB TO BRIER CREEK UPSTREAM FROM THIS GAGE SITE. CHECK OUT WEB CAM.
3 ft
3 INCH BASINWIDE RAINFALL IN 3 HRS OR LESS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.2 TO THE FS OF 7 FT.
2.5 ft
SEE WEB CAM-- SHOULD BE AT BANKFULL STAGE... HOME TO FLOOD AROUND 5 FT.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2008 | 9.43 ft | 3,480 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 8.17 ft | 2,530 cfs |
| Aug 19, 2010 | 7.47 ft | 2,522 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SMRN7
River
Briar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2361°N, 80.7711°W
Get Flood Alerts for Briar Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive?
The Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214642825) 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 Shamrock Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8 feet, and major flooding at 12 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 Shamrock Drive 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 Shamrock Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2361°N, 80.7711°W. USGS site number: 0214642825. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Briar Creek
On This River
Downstream: Briar Creek at Independence Blvd
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey