Taggart Creek at West Blvd (NC 160), 1 WSW Reid Park
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 23 ft
Major Flood Stage. Catastrophic inundation exceeding 3' is beginning to impact an approximately 600 ft stretch of Billy Graham Pkwy, located just north of West Blvd. Inundation exceeding 1 ft deep is beginning along an approximately 150 ft stretch of West Blvd, located just east of Billy Graham Pkwy. Significant impacts to travel are ongoing. Flooding of the lowest elevations of the Taggart Creek Greenway is beginning.
- 21 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Nearly all of an approximately 600 ft stretch of Billy Graham Pkwy, located just north of West Blvd, is inundated by shallow floodwaters. Portions of this stretch are beginning to experience inundation exceeding 1 ft deep. Shallow inundation of an approximately 150 ft stretch of West Blvd is beginning. Significant impacts to travel are developing.
- 19 ft
Minor Flood Stage. Shallow floodwaters are beginning to inundate an approximately 600 ft long section of Billy Graham Pkwy just north of West Blvd. Floodwaters are approaching an approximately 150 ft section of West Blvd just west of the intersection with Billy Graham Pkwy.
- 17 ft
Action Stage. High flows are beginning to escape the stream channel and flood adjacent undeveloped areas between Taggart Creek and Billy Graham Pkwy.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2003 | 10.45 ft | 2,660 cfs |
| Mar 1, 2007 | 9.04 ft | 1,940 cfs |
| Jul 16, 2004 | 8.97 ft | 1,900 cfs |
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