McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina on the McAlpine Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02146600, 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
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE ROADWAY WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
18 ft
PARTS OF OLD BELL RD MAY FLOOD.
15 ft
RIVER WILL BE OUT OF BANKS AND WILL FLOOD ONE ROAD LABELED MCALPINE CREEK GREENWAY SOUTH.
14 ft
PARTS OF HOLLY LANE MAY BECOME FLOODED.
12 ft
12 FT HERE AND 6.5 OR HIGHER AT ISNN7 HAS CAUSED FLOODING IN PAST. FLOODING OF 2 ROADS SAM NEWELL RD NEAR INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY AND TANK TOWN ROAD WILL BE POSSIBLE CALL IF RAINFALL WAS 2 + INCHES.
11.5 ft
CREST OF 11.5 HERE WILL CAUSE A CREST AT MCCN7 OF 13.5 FT.
9 ft
CREST OF 9 FT HERE WILL CAUSE A CREST OF 12.14 FT AT MCCN7
2 ft
2.0 OR MORE IN ONE TO 3 HRS WILL LIKELY CAUSE CREEK TO RISE TO 11 FT. ISNN7 MAY RISE TO ARD 7 FT. 2 ROADS WILL LIKELY FLOOD...SAM NEWELL ROAD SOUTHWEST OF INDEPENDENCE POINTE PKWY AND TANK TOWN ROAD...BUTTHESE ROADS ARE WITHIN A DIFFERENT TRIBUTARY OF IRVINS CREEK...NOT THE GAGED MAINSTEM.
1.8 ft
1.8 IN 1.5 HOUR IN DROUGHT CAUSE A 5.5 FT RISE OR 6 FT RISE IN WET. SSHP DID OK IF YOU USE 1.00 THRESHHOLD RUNOFF VALUE.
1.2 ft
A BASIN RAIN OF 1.20 WILL CAUSE A 8 FT RISE
1 ft
0.70 TO 1.0 IN 2 HRS ON WET GRD BASIN WIDE CAUSED A 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 1995 | 17.79 ft | 9,040 cfs |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 17.79 ft | 9,040 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 17.68 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | 17.68 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 1979 | 16.7 ft | 6,690 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MALN7
River
McAlpine Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1378°N, 80.7675°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road?
The McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146600) 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 McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road?
The NWS-defined flood stage for McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when McAlpine Creek rises?
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Where is the McAlpine Creek below Sardis Road gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1378°N, 80.7675°W. USGS site number: 02146600. 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