Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Iredell County, North Carolina on the Hunting Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02118500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
27 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Hunting Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
23 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Hunting Creek with considerable impacts to property. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
18.01 ft
...continued from 18.0 feet impacts. More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 feet deep. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 feet of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 feet deep. Flooding less than 1 foot deep may begin impacting basements, crawl spaces, and primary roads.
18 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Hunting Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property, including the water-storage tanks at the River Valley Animal Food plant on Sheffield Dr. Impacts continued in the 18.01 statement...
16.01 ft
...impacts continued from the 16.0 statement... Floodwaters may be impacting farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
16 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Hunting Creek is beginning. Floodwaters are approaching the storage tanks at the River Valley Animal Foods plant on Sheffield Rd. Impacts continued in the 16.01 statement...
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 21, 1979 | 25.05 ft | 14,800 cfs |
| Sep 21, 1979 | 25.05 ft | 14,800 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 24.3 ft | 12,700 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1972 | 24.3 ft | 12,700 cfs |
| Oct 16, 1964 | 21.78 ft | 9,780 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony?
The Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02118500) 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 Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Hunting Creek below E Houstonville Rd. 3 NNE Harmony gauge located?
The gauge is located in Iredell County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0006°N, 80.7456°W. USGS site number: 02118500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey