Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on the Mallard Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0212414900, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
26 ft
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major Flood Stage.
21 ft
Moderate Flooding continues. Pavilion Road may begin to flood. This stage has a 0.2% chance of occurrence in any given year.
19 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Homes may begin to flood along Dashiel and Circle Drives, downstream of streamgauge. This stage has a 2% chance of occurrence in any given year.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN7 may crest near 30 feet.
18 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Mallard Church Road and North Tryon Street (U.S. Route 29) may flood.
17 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Mallard Creek may reach the bottom of the Pavilion Drive bridge. Backyards of homes along Dashiel and Circle Drives, downstream of streamgauge, may flood. This stage has a 10% chance of occurrence in any given year.
15.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN7 may crest between 21.0 and 24.5 feet.
13.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Low-lying areas and the Mallard Creek Greenway near North Tryon Street (U.S. Route 29) and East Mallard Creek Church Road, upstream of the streamgauge, may flood.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN7 may have an average crest between 16.5 and 18.5 feet approximately 8 hours later.
13 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Mallard Creek may be flooding the PNC Music Pavilion parking lots nearest to the streamgauge, low-lying areas along Pavilion Blvd, and portions of the Mallard Creek Greenway.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN7 may have an average crest between 16.0 and 16.5 feet.
12 ft
Action Stage Continues. River will start to flood the PNC Music Pavilion parking lots and other low-lying areas along Pavilion Boulevard.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN7 may have an average crest between 13.0 and 13.5 feet, approximately 6 to 8 hours later.
11 ft
Action Stage.If MCLN7 crests at this height, IBFN may have an average crest of 11.5 feet.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2020 | 19.99 ft | 13,100 cfs |
| Nov 11, 2020 | 19.99 ft | 13,100 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 19.69 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 19.69 ft | 12,400 cfs |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 17.34 ft | 2,870 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCLN7
River
Mallard Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.3328°N, 80.7158°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg?
The Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0212414900) 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 Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mallard Creek rises?
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Where is the Mallard Creek below Stony Creek nr Harrisburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3328°N, 80.7158°W. USGS site number: 0212414900. 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