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
16 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major Flood Stage.
16 ft
Moderate Flood Stage.
11 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Shallow inundation of Cullman Avenue and a couple of adjacent businesses may be imminent. At this stage, the intersection of North Tryon Street (US 29) and Atando Avenue may be inundated due to flooding of Derita Creek and an adjacent tributary.
9 ft
Action Stage. Between Action Stage and Minor Flood Stage, Little Sugar Creek is overtopping its banks and water is approaching, but not flooding, nearby roads and intersections.
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 10, 2008 | 15.14 ft | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 14.96 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 12.48 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSTN7
River
Little Sugar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2503°N, 80.8083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa)?
The Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214640410) 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 below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa) is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Sugar Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa) 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 Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2503°N, 80.8083°W. USGS site number: 0214640410. 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