Major Flood
21 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major flooding continues. Ramah Creek, an upstream tributary to Clarke Creek, may be flooding Huntersville-Concord Rd.
21 ft
Major Flood Stage. Historic, catastrophic flooding of Clarke Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Extraordinary flooding exceeding 6 ft deep is overwhelming low-lying areas. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep, including along Northchase Dr and Three Greens Dr. Roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft may be stranding several homes and businesses, severely restricting travel.
19 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Clarke Creek may be approaching Harris Road.
18 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Extremely rare, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Clarke Creek with considerable impacts to property and travel. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas. Secondary roads, outbuildings, crawl spaces, and/or basements may be experiencing flooding reaching 2-4 feet deep, including along Northchase Dr and Three Greens Dr. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded.
14 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Clarke Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Adjacent mobile home/RV parks, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads. Significant flooding of Rocky River is likely.
9 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Clarke Creek is beginning. Nuisance to Minor flooding along Rocky River may be imminent. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Adjacent mobile home/RV parks and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
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 28, 2013 | 15.27 ft | 6,090 cfs |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 14.14 ft | 4,760 cfs |
| Nov 11, 2020 | 13.14 ft | 3,780 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CKCN7
River
Clarke Creek NC
County
Cabarrus, NC
Coordinates
35.4142°N, 80.7519°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clarke Creek NC near HARRISBURG?
The Clarke Creek NC near HARRISBURG gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02124080) 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 Clarke Creek NC near HARRISBURG?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clarke Creek NC near HARRISBURG is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clarke Creek NC rises?
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Where is the Clarke Creek NC near HARRISBURG gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4142°N, 80.7519°W. USGS site number: 02124080. 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