Major Flood
20 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
GILEAD ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
16 ft
HOMES NEAR GILEAD ST ARE FLOODED
15 ft
PARTS OF GILEAD AND MCLLWAINE ROADS WILL BE FLOODED.
14 ft
SOME HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF GILEAD ROAD WILL HAVE WATER IN THEIR BASEMENTS.
12 ft
WATER WILL COVER YARDS OF HOMES ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE CREEK NORTH AND SOUTH OF GILEAD ROAD.
10.55 ft
NO FLOOD PROBLEMS.
6.5 ft
GAGE HEIGHT RISE CAUSED BY BACKWATER AFFECTS FROM RELEASES FROM COWANS FORD RESERVOIR ON CATAWBA RIVER. CWAN7 HP WAS 102 FT.
2.25 ft
2.25 IN 6 HOUR CAUSED A 9 FT RISE IN CREEK.
1.25 ft
1.25 INCH IN 1.5 HOURS WILL CAUSE CREEK TO RISE 4.5 FEET.
1.1 ft
1.1 IN 1 HR WILL CAUSE A 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2013 | 16 ft | 3,572 cfs |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 14.14 ft | — |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 11.34 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MDHN7
River
McDowell Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.4069°N, 80.8906°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of McDowell Creek near HUNTERSVILLE?
The McDowell Creek near HUNTERSVILLE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02142654) 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 near HUNTERSVILLE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for McDowell Creek near HUNTERSVILLE is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when McDowell Creek rises?
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Where is the McDowell Creek near HUNTERSVILLE gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4069°N, 80.8906°W. USGS site number: 02142654. 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