Major Flood
22 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
At this stage, State St may be inundated. Industrial buildings near the gauge site may be affected.
8 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Historically at this level, nuisance flooding has begun upstream, especially near Southwest Blvd. Nuisance flooding of the Stewart Creek Greenway, Martin Luther King Community Park, and Seversville Neighborhood Park may be developing.
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 5, 2011 | 15.31 ft | 5,370 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 12.84 ft | 4,110 cfs |
| Jul 22, 2006 | 11.84 ft | 4,020 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STEN7
River
Stewart Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.2403°N, 80.8683°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stewart Creek at State St.?
The Stewart Creek at State St. gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214627970) 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 Stewart Creek at State St.?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stewart Creek at State St. is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stewart Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Stewart Creek at State St. 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 Stewart Creek at State St. gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2403°N, 80.8683°W. USGS site number: 0214627970. 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