Cove Creek near Lake Lure, NC
Is Cove Creek near Lake Lure, NC flooding right now?
Cove Creek near Lake Lure, NC measured 2.18 ft on 2026-09-22 22:30:00 UTC. That observation was 27.8 ft below its 30 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.18 ft
Streamflow
48 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 30 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 23 ft on Sun, Jul 16, 1916.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 25.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 30 ft | 27.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37 ft | 34.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 37.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 23 ft | 1916-07-16 |
| 18.53 ft | 1957-06-05 |
| 18.41 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 17.76 ft | 1977-11-08 |
| 17.73 ft | 1975-03-14 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Second Broad River near Logan, NC | 13.5 mi | Rutherford County |
| Swannanoa River at Interstate 40 at Black Mtn, NC | 17.4 mi | Buncombe County |
| Catawba River near Pleasant Gardens, NC | 18.3 mi | McDowell County |
| Mud Creek at Secondary Road 1503 near Balfour, NC | 20.7 mi | Henderson County |
| South Pacolet River near Campobello, SC | 21.9 mi | Spartanburg 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.