Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12.5 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
AT THIS STAGE THE ROADWAY WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. SOME BUSINESSES MAY BEGIN TO FLOOD
6 ft
RISE IN CREEK FROM BACKWATER EFFECTS FROM HIGH WATER LEVELS AT CWAN7 AND RELEASES FROM GATE OPENINGS.
3 ft
2.5 TO 3.5 INCH BASINWIDE RNFL IN 3 HRS RESULTED IN A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 10.5 FT (AS 11 FT) IN 6HR ROSE 6 FT
1.5 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 IN 24 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE CREEK TO RISE TO FROM 2.0 FT TO 8.5 FT. SSHP DID OK.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2013 | 12.5 ft | 3,625 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 11.71 ft | 2,680 cfs |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 11.69 ft | 2,660 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PAWN7
River
Paw Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2403°N, 80.9744°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd?
The Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214295600) 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 Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd is 12.5 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Paw Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd 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 Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2403°N, 80.9744°W. USGS site number: 0214295600. 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