Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC
Is Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC flooding right now?
Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC measured 3.47 ft on 2026-09-22 22:05:00 UTC. That observation was 10.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.47 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.39 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.39 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 14.1 ft | 2009-05-05 |
| 13.63 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 12.71 ft | 2018-09-16 |
| 12.2 ft | 2011-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Creek above Colony Rd at Charlotte, NC | 0.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Tributary to Briar Creek at Colony Rd at Charlotte, NC | 1.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Tributary to Briar Creek at Runnymede Ln at Charlotte, NC | 1.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Little Sugar Creek at Hillside Ave, Charlotte, NC | 1.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Ltl Sugar Creek at Medical Center Dr at Charlotte, NC | 1.7 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.