Major Flood
19 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
9.7 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
AT THIS STAGE HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
9.66 ft
FLOODING OF BUILDINGS HAS OCCURRED BEFORE IN THE AREA AT THIS STAGE IN JUNE 2003.
5.8 ft
HEAVY RAIN IN TRIB UPSTREAM CAUSED A 5 FT RISE HERE AND FLOODED ARCADIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT (UPSTREAM).
2.5 ft
2.5 INCH IN ONE HOUR WILL CAUSE A 4 TO 5 FT RISE HERE. ARCADIAN VILLIAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE AND POSSIBLY FROM A TRIBUTARY.
1.4 ft
1.4 IN 12 HR WILL TAKE THE CREEK UP TO 3 FT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2003 | 9.66 ft | 3,870 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 7.86 ft | 2,360 cfs |
| May 4, 2009 | 7.65 ft | 2,210 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CAMN7
River
Campbell Creek (NC)
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1867°N, 80.7367°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road?
The Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146562) 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 Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road is 9.7 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Campbell Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Campbell Creek (NC) at Idlewild road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1867°N, 80.7367°W. USGS site number: 02146562. 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