BRIAR CREEK NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC
Is BRIAR CREEK NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC flooding right now?
No — BRIAR CREEK NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC is at 1.28 ft, 5.2 ft below its 6.5 ft flood stage, as of 17 min ago.
Gauge height
1.28 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.5 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.43 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 10.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.43 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 8.17 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 7.47 ft | 2010-08-19 |
| 7.44 ft | 2003-06-07 |
| 6.79 ft | 2006-08-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| EDWARDS BRANCH AT SHEFFIELD DR AT CHARLOTTE, NC | 2.3 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| LITTLE SUGAR CR BL 36TH STREET NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC | 2.3 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| BRIAR CR AT INDEPENDENCE BLVD AT CHARLOTTE, NC | 2.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| BRIAR CR BL EDWARDS BRANCH NEAR CHARLOTTE, NC | 2.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| CAMPBELL CREEK NR CHARLOTTE, NC | 3.9 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.