Irwin Creek near Charlotte, NC
Is Irwin Creek near Charlotte, NC flooding right now?
Irwin Creek near Charlotte, NC measured 2.17 ft on 2026-09-22 22:05:00 UTC. That observation was 22.8 ft below its 25 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.17 ft
Streamflow
167 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 25 ft, with major flooding at 29 ft. The highest crest on record was 20.38 ft on Wed, Jul 23, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 21.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 25 ft | 22.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 27 ft | 24.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 29 ft | 26.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 20.38 ft | 1997-07-23 |
| 19.83 ft | 2011-08-05 |
| 17.3 ft | 1936-04-06 |
| 16.38 ft | 1976-10-09 |
| 16.29 ft | 1975-09-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Taggart Creek at West Boulevard near Charlotte, NC | 1.2 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Stewart Creek at West Morehead St at Charlotte, NC | 2.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Little Sugar Creek at Hillside Ave, Charlotte, NC | 3.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Stewart Creek at State St at Charlotte, NC | 3.6 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place at Charlotte, NC | 3.7 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.