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RIVER GAUGE · BRIAR CREEK

Briar Creek at Shamrock Drive

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina

Water level1.26 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5.5 ft
Minor flood6.5 ft
Moderate flood8 ft
Major flood12 ft

The past week

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What floods at each level

Highest crests on record

DateLevelFlow
Aug 26, 20089.43 ft3,480 cfs
Jan 24, 20108.17 ft2,530 cfs
Aug 19, 20107.47 ft2,522 cfs

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