Major Flood
31 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Homes along Brian Cir may begin to flood.
18 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Downs Cir and businesses near the creek may begin to flood.
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 22, 1997 | 18.68 ft | 9,890 cfs |
| Aug 26, 2008 | 15.14 ft | — |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 14.95 ft | 5,110 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PNVN7
River
Sugar Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.0908°N, 80.8994°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville?
The Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02146381) 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 Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 31 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sugar Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville 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 Sugar Creek at Rock Hill-Pineville Rd (NC 51), 1 WNW Pineville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0908°N, 80.8994°W. USGS site number: 02146381. 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