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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF REEDY CREEK ROAD ALONG NORTHGATE TRAIL DRIVE AND REYNARD LANE NEAR THE CREEK WILL FLOOD.
8 ft
LEVEL AT WHICH THE APPROACHES TO REEDY CREEK BRIDGE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. NOTE: BRIDGE REPLACED IN OCT 2011...SO ROAD MAY NOT FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL.
3.5 ft
3 TO 4 INCH BASINWIDE 3 HR RAIN CAUSED A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 7.8 FT (AS 12 FT).
2.2 ft
2.19 INCH IN 2.5 HOURS (AT RRCN7) WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE about 3.5 ft in a drought situation.
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 | 9.94 ft | 1,510 cfs |
| Jun 7, 2013 | 8.76 ft | 1,100 cfs |
| Jun 29, 2010 | 8.75 ft | 1,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MKCN7
River
McKee Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2539°N, 80.6481°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of McKee Creek near Wilgrove?
The McKee Creek near Wilgrove gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0212430653) 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 McKee Creek near Wilgrove?
The NWS-defined flood stage for McKee Creek near Wilgrove is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when McKee Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add McKee Creek near Wilgrove 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 McKee Creek near Wilgrove gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2539°N, 80.6481°W. USGS site number: 0212430653. 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