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
16 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE BRIDGE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
20 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES WEST OF BEATTIES ROAD NEAR THE CREEK.
16 ft
MCLLWAINE AND BEATTIE FORD ROADS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
10.21 ft
NO FLOODING PROBLEMS AT THIS LEVEL.
6 ft
6 FT RISE CAUSED BY HIGH WATER AT CWAN7 AND RELEASES CAUSED BY BACKWATER ON CREEK.
2.5 ft
2.5 INCH IN 6 HRS CAUSED A 6 TO 7 FT RISE.
1.9 ft
1.9 INCHES IN 105 MIN CAUSED THE CREEK TO RISE FROM 3.2 TO 6.5 FT.
1.2 ft
GENERAL BASIN RAIN OF 1.20 INCHES IN 2 HOUR WILL CAUSE CREEK TO RISE ABOUT 4 FT.
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 27, 2008 | 15.2 ft | — |
| May 21, 2003 | 13.55 ft | 2,690 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 12.557 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCDN7
River
McDowell Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.3897°N, 80.9211°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd.?
The McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214266000) 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 McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd. is 16 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when McDowell Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd. to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the McDowell Creek at Beatties Ford Rd. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3897°N, 80.9211°W. USGS site number: 0214266000. 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