RIVER GAUGE · BRIAR CREEK
Briar Creek below Edward's Branch
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level0.93 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood15 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood25 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
DORAL APARTMENTS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD INSIDE.
- 14 ft
LEVEL AT WHICH THE DORAL APARTMENTS WILL BEGIN TO GET WATER AROUND THEM.
- 2.5 ft
2.5 TO 3 INCHES IN 3 HRS OR LESS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 0.3 FT TO 10 FT (AS 14 FT)
- 2 ft
2.O INCH IN 6 HOURS TOOK CREEK TO 8 FT.
- 1.4 ft
1.4 IN 4 HOURS CAUSED A 7 FT RISE AT BRIN7 BRIAR CK BLW EDWARDS BRANCH
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2008 | 17.89 ft | — |
| May 5, 2009 | 14.57 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 14.3 ft | — |
More on Briar Creek
UpstreamBriar Creek at Independence Blvd
DownstreamBriar Creek at Providence road
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