Major Flood
25 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
FURTHER FLOODING OF BUSINESSES AND ROADS WILL BE FLOODED.
23 ft
ROADS ALONG THE RIVER LIKE LEITNER DRIVE AND BUSINESSES WILL FLOOD.
18 ft
AT THIS STAGE HIGHWAY NC 51/MAIN STREET AND PARKING LOTS ALONG WITH STORES AND HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL FLOOD.
16 ft
AT THIS STAGE PARKING LOTS OF NEARBY BUILDINGS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
1.2 ft
1 TO 2 INCH IN 1 HR UPSTREAM FROM THIS GAGE WILL CAUSE A 11.5 FT RISE HERE.
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 | 23.04 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2003 | 18.74 ft | 6,890 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 18.13 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PINN7
River
Little Sugar Creek (NC)
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.0853°N, 80.8822°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Sugar Creek (NC) at NC51 Pineville?
The Little Sugar Creek (NC) at NC51 Pineville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146530) 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 NC51 Pineville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Sugar Creek (NC) at NC51 Pineville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Sugar Creek (NC) rises?
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Where is the Little Sugar Creek (NC) at NC51 Pineville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0853°N, 80.8822°W. USGS site number: 02146530. 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