Major Flood
18 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES NEAR THE CREEK ON TORRENCE CROSSING ROAD AND NEW OAK LANE.
12 ft
STAGE AT WHICH GILEAD AND BRADFORD HILL LANE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND WATER WILL APPROACH A FEW HOMES ON NEW OAK LANE.
10 ft
TORRENCE CREEK GREENWAY IN HUNTERSVILLE WILL BE UNDER WATER BY 3 FT.
4.5 ft
BACKWATER EFFECT FROM HIGH RESERVER LEVELS AT CWAN7 (102 FT) WILL CAUSE A 4.5 FT RISE
2 ft
2.0 IN 6 HRS CAUSED A 7 FT RISE HERE.
1.5 ft
1.5 IN A 6 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE 4 TO 5 FT.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2009 | 8.25 ft | — |
| Nov 21, 2006 | 3.89 ft | — |
| Nov 15, 2006 | 3.78 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TORN7
River
Torrence Creek
County
Mecklenburg, NC
Coordinates
35.4036°N, 80.8828°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Torrence Creek near Huntersville?
The Torrence Creek near Huntersville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0214265808) 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 Torrence Creek near Huntersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Torrence Creek near Huntersville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Torrence Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Torrence Creek near Huntersville 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 Torrence Creek near Huntersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4036°N, 80.8828°W. USGS site number: 0214265808. 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