RIVER GAUGE · MCALPINE CREEK
McAlpine Creek at Idlewild
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Water level1.82 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action14 ft
Minor flood16.5 ft
Moderate flood19 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16.5 ft
HOMES IN MACKENIZE COURT AND DRIFTER DRIVE AREAS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 14 ft
DRIFTER DRIVE WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.
- 1.4 ft
1.4 IN 6 HR BASIN WIDE TOOK THE RIVER UP 4 FT
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2003 | 13.32 ft | 5,600 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 10.57 ft | 3,200 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 9.58 ft | 2,470 cfs |
More on McAlpine Creek
DownstreamMcAlpine Creek below Sardis Road
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