Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina on the Rocky River NC. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0212433550, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
40 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
40 ft
Major Flood Stage. Some homes near the streamgauge site and areas around the waste treatment plan may begin to flood.
26 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Rocky River is flooding the Intersection of Mt Pleasant Rd and NC 200 with extensive flooding of farmland and other low-lying areas along NC 200. Floodwaters may also approach NC 200 and backwater effects will likely cause significant flooding of Parks Lafferty Rd. Floodwaters may also approach a driveway to a care facility at the 5300 block of NC 200 and access may be restricted.
22 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Cox Mill Road, N.C. Route 200, and Mount Pleasant Road may flood.
19 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Mount Pleasant Road, N.C. Route 200, and Bonaza Drive may flood.
18.5 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Flooding of Dutch Buffalo Creek, a tributary to the Rocky River, may cause flooding of Bowman Barrier Road between Long Run Farm Road and the Mount Pleasant City Limits.
18 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of Muddy Creek, a tributary to the Rocky River, may cause flooding of Hopewell Church Road.
17 ft
Minor Flooding continues. Stallings Road and Poplar Tent Road may be flooded.
16.5 ft
Legacy Minor Flood Stage. Pharr Mill Road between Rocky River Road and Sequoia Hill Road may be submerged by up to 1 foot of water. Floodwaters may approach Stallings Road and Mount Pleasant Road.
14 ft
Action Stage. Flooding along Back Creek south of Harrisburg may occur near the intersection of Robinson Church Road and Stallings Road which is near Middleton and Rocky Meadows subdivisions.
12 ft
Legacy Action or Bankfull Stage. Flooding from Back Creek may approach but not reach Pharr Mill Road due to backwater effects from Rocky River.
7 ft
At this level, some low lying areas downstream around Midland, along Muddy Creek, may start to flood due to backwater effects of the Rocky River.
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 | 29.91 ft | — |
| Aug 27, 2008 | 29.91 ft | — |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 24.6 ft | 10,660 cfs |
| Jan 25, 2010 | 24.6 ft | 10,660 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 23.46 ft | 9,924 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
IBFN7
River
Rocky River NC
County
Cabarrus, NC
Coordinates
35.3217°N, 80.5408°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK?
The Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0212433550) 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 Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 40 feet.
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Where is the Rocky River NC near ROCKY RIVER/ ABV IRISH BUFFALO CK gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3217°N, 80.5408°W. USGS site number: 0212433550. 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