Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9.5 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18.5 ft
Major flooding continues. Steele Creek may be approaching buildings at Carowinds.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues. Steele Creek may approach the crawl spaces of mobile homes on John Price Rd.
9.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Steele Creek may be flooding Pleasant Rd near Steele Creek Rd.
8.5 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Steele Creek may begin to flood parts of Pleasant Rd near Steele Creek Rd.
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 26, 1998 | 11.44 ft | 2,450 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2006 | 10.17 ft | 1,780 cfs |
| Sep 1, 2016 | 9.28 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STSN7
River
Steele Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.1050°N, 80.9536°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek?
The Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214678175) 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 Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek is 9.5 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Steele Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek 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 Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1050°N, 80.9536°W. USGS site number: 0214678175. 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