Gum Branch near Thrift, NC
Is Gum Branch near Thrift, NC flooding right now?
Gum Branch near Thrift, NC measured 1.71 ft on 2026-09-22 22:05:00 UTC. That observation was 8.3 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.71 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 19 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.79 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 15 ft | 13.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 19 ft | 17.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.79 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 9.94 ft | 2006-08-22 |
| 9.5 ft | 2005-08-08 |
| 9.21 ft | 2011-08-05 |
| 9.02 ft | 2013-07-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Long Creek near Rhyne, NC | 1.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Long Creek near Paw Creek, NC | 2.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mtn Is Dam near Mtn Is, NC | 3.3 mi | Gaston County |
| Paw Creek at Wilkinson Blvd near Charlotte, NC | 4.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Gar Creek at Sr2074 near Croft, NC | 5.1 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.