Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Macon County, North Carolina on the Queen Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: QCDN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
110 ft
Moderate Flood
108 ft
Minor Flood
105 ft
Action Stage
100 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
106 ft
"B" FLOODING DOWNSTREAM OF DAM WILL OCCURR.
105 ft
FLOOD STAGE
100 ft
ISSUE FLOOD WATCH FOR SOUTHWEST SWAIN AND NORTHWEST MACON COUNTIES
26 ft
26 CFS OR HIGHER CHECK WITH HYDRO CENTRAL AS TO GATE OPENINGS. NOT MUCH EFFECTED BELOW DAM.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2005 | 92.89 ft | — |
| Apr 20, 2005 | 92.89 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 92.29 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 92.29 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
QCDN7
River
Queen Creek
County
Macon, NC
Coordinates
35.2756°N, 83.6564°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM?
The Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM is 105 feet. Action stage begins at 100 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 108 feet, and major flooding at 110 feet.
How do I get alerts when Queen Creek rises?
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Where is the Queen Creek at QUEENS CREEK DAM gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2756°N, 83.6564°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.