RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE SUGAR CREEK
Little Sugar Creek above Medical Center Dr, 1 SSW Cherry
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level1.88 ft
Flow5 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9.5 ft
Minor flood13.5 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood18 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
Major Flood Stage.
- 16 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
- 13.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. The lowest elevations of the Medical Center parking lot may begin to flood.
- 11.5 ft
Action Stage continues. Flooding may be ongoing along Dilworth Rd near Morehead St.
- 9.5 ft
Action Stage. Freedom Park walkways are beginning to flood and the East Boulevard parking lot may begin to flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1997 | 14.83 ft | 5,310 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 13.89 ft | 4,400 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 13.78 ft | 4,397 cfs |
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