Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE OAKDALE RD BRIDGE WILL BE FLOODED.
12.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE APPROACHS TO OAKDALE ROAD AND PARTS OF I 485 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
11.45 ft
HEAVY RAIN 2.5 TO 4 INCHES IN HEADWATERS MADE THE RIVER RISE TO 11.45 FT. ROADS IN THE HEADWATER AREAS WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED. THERE WAS A 5 HR DELAY FROM THE TIME THE HEAVY RAIN FELL IN THE EXTREME HEADWATERS AREA TO THE CREST.
10 ft
AT THIS LEVEL...LONG CREEK IS STILL BELOW BANKFULL...BUT IT IS LIKELY THAT SOME STREETS IN THE VICINITY BEGIN TO FLOOD IN LOW LYING AREAS DUE TO DRAINAGE ISSUES.
4 ft
4-5 INCH RAIN IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1 FT TO THE FS 12.5 FT.
2.6 ft
2.6 IN 6 HOURS CAUSED A 9 FT RISE.
2.25 ft
BASINWIDE 2.25 INCH RAINFALL RESULTING IN RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 8 FT.
2.06 ft
2.06 IN 1 HOUR WILL TAKE CREEK TO 9.0 FT
1.85 ft
1.85 IN ONE HOUR DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING IN THIS AREA.
1.4 ft
1.4 IN 12 HR CAUSED THE CREEK TO RISE TO 7.5 FT SSHP DID A GOOD JOB THRESHHOLD RUNOFF VALUE SHOULD BE 1.3 OR LOWER.
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 | 13.45 ft | 4,300 cfs |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 13.11 ft | 3,035 cfs |
| Aug 5, 2011 | 12.75 ft | 2,730 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
LONN7
River
Long Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.3286°N, 80.9097°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Long Creek at PAW CREEK?
The Long Creek at PAW CREEK gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02142900) 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 Long Creek at PAW CREEK?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Long Creek at PAW CREEK is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Long Creek at PAW CREEK gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3286°N, 80.9097°W. USGS site number: 02142900. 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