Major Flood
20 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
16.5 ft
Action Stage
11.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE ELM LANE BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
16.5 ft
HOMES ON STEVENS RIDGE ROAD WILL BE SURROUNDED WITH WATER AND SOME BASEMENTS WILL HAVE WATER IN THEM.
14 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES ALONG STEVENS RIDGE ROAD.
11.5 ft
YARDS OF SOME HOMES ALONG STEVENS RIDGE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
2.5 ft
2 TO 3 INCHES OF BASINWIDE RAIN IN 3 HRS RESULT IN A RISE FROM 5 FT TO THE ACTION STG OF 11.5 FT.
2 ft
GENERAL RAINFALL AROUND 2 INCHES IN 24 HOURS WILL CAUSE THE CREEK TO RISE TO AROUND 10 FT (AS 11.5 FT).
1.35 ft
GENERAL BASIN RAIN OF 1.35 WILL CAUSE A 5 FT RISE (11.5 FT). SSHP WORKED WELL WITH 1.0 T RUNOFF
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2018 | 15.87 ft | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 12.39 ft | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | 12.34 ft | 2,250 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FMCN7
River
Fourmile Creek (NC)
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.0769°N, 80.8225°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane?
The Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146670) 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 Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane is 16.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Fourmile Creek (NC) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane 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 Fourmile Creek (NC) at Elm Lane gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0769°N, 80.8225°W. USGS site number: 02146670. 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