RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE SUGAR CREEK
Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa)
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level0.32 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action9 ft
Minor flood11 ft
Moderate flood16 ft
Major flood20 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2008 | 15.14 ft | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | 14.96 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 12.48 ft | — |
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