Major Flood
17 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
WATER WILL BE IN SOME BUILDINGS
14 ft
SOME BUILDINGS WILL BE SURROUNDED BY WATER
12 ft
SOME HOMES WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
10 ft
AT THIS STAGE HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF GAGE MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD DUE TO BACKWATER EFFECTS.
1.9 ft
1.9 INCH IN 3 HOUR CAUSED THE CREEK TO RISE TO 9.2 FT.
0.75 ft
0.75 IN 2 HOURS CAUSED A 3 FT RISE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 1997 | 15.06 ft | 13,600 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 14.99 ft | 13,500 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 14.79 ft | 13,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LSAN7
River
Little Sugar Creek (NC)
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1481°N, 80.8578°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Sugar Creek (NC) at Archdale Drive?
The Little Sugar Creek (NC) at Archdale Drive gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146507) 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 (NC) at Archdale Drive?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Sugar Creek (NC) at Archdale Drive is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Sugar Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Little Sugar Creek (NC) at Archdale Drive gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1481°N, 80.8578°W. USGS site number: 02146507. 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