Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near Charlotte, NC
Is Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near Charlotte, NC flooding right now?
Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near Charlotte, NC measured 3.47 ft on 2026-09-22 22:05:00 UTC. That observation was 11.5 ft below its 15 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 15 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.89 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 11.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.89 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 14.57 ft | 2009-05-05 |
| 14.3 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 12.28 ft | 2018-07-06 |
| 11.6 ft | 2018-09-16 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Creek at Independence Blvd at Charlotte, NC | 0.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Ltl Sugar Creek at Medical Center Dr at Charlotte, NC | 1.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC | 1.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Edwards Branch at Sheffield Dr at Charlotte, NC | 1.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Briar Creek above Colony Rd at Charlotte, NC | 2.6 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.