Major Flood
17 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
ROADS...HOMES AND BUILDINGS BEGIN TO FLOOD.
10 ft
HOMES...ROADS AND BUILDINGS BEGIN TO GET WATER AROUND THEM.
8 ft
2.50 INCH IN ONE HOUR CAUSED THIS GAGE SITE TO RISE TO 8.32 FT.CRATER STREET AND EAST INDEPENDENCE BLVD AT WENDOVER ROAD MAY FLOOD. EASTWAY DRIVE & INDEPENDENCE BLVD MAY FLOOD.
7.5 ft
A STAGE OF 7.5 FT HERE WILL LIKELY CAUSE MLIN7 TO GO TO FLOOD.
7 ft
BANKFULL
3 ft
2.5 TO 3 INCHES IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 0.7 FT TO THE FS OF 8 FT.
1.3 ft
1.3 IN BASIN WIDE 6 HR WILL CAUSE A 7 FT RISE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2010 | 8.72 ft | 969 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 8.67 ft | 959 cfs |
| May 4, 2009 | 8.64 ft | 953 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EBSN7
River
Edwards Branch
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2033°N, 80.7722°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive?
The Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0241643820) 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 Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Edwards Branch rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Edwards Branch at Sheffield 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 Edwards Branch at Sheffield drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2033°N, 80.7722°W. USGS site number: 0241643820. 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