Back Creek at Sr1173 near Harrisburg, NC
Is Back Creek at Sr1173 near Harrisburg, NC flooding right now?
Back Creek at Sr1173 near Harrisburg, NC measured 2.39 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 7.6 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.39 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.77 ft on Mon, Jan 25, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.6 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.77 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 10.51 ft | 2013-06-29 |
| 9.91 ft | 2011-08-05 |
| 9.77 ft | 2015-12-30 |
| 9.7 ft | 2013-06-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard Creek below Stony Creek near Harrisburg, NC | 2.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Reedy Creek below I-485 near Pine Ridge, NC | 3.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Reedy Creek at Sr 2803 near Charlotte, NC | 4.0 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mckee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove, NC | 4.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Reedy Creek Tributary 2 at Charlotte, Nc Hrsw2006 | 5.6 mi | Mecklenburg County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.