Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on the Little Sugar Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02146420, 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
20 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major Flood Stage.
15 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
14.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Little Sugar Creek floodwaters may begin impacting residential yards along Devon Dr.
12 ft
Minor Flood Stage. The 400 block of Wakefield Drive may begin to flood and floodwaters may approach Wakefield Apartments.
9 ft
Action Stage. Little Sugar Creek will begin to overflow its banks into the flood plain below the Little Sugar Creek Greenway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2010 | 13.98 ft | — |
| Aug 7, 2010 | 13.98 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 12.78 ft | — |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 12.78 ft | — |
| Sep 23, 2011 | 12.63 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSHN7
River
Little Sugar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1792°N, 80.8464°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park?
The Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146420) 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 Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Sugar Creek rises?
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Where is the Little Sugar Creek above Hillside Ave, in Myers Park gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1792°N, 80.8464°W. USGS site number: 02146420. 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