Killian Creek near Mariposa, NC
Is Killian Creek near Mariposa, NC flooding right now?
Killian Creek near Mariposa, NC measured 3.00 ft on 2026-09-22 22:15:00 UTC. That observation was 18.0 ft below its 21 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.00 ft
Streamflow
7 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 21 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.25 ft on Tue, Apr 29, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 18 ft | 15.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 21 ft | 18.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 36 ft | 33.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 37.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.25 ft | 1997-04-29 |
| 13.44 ft | 1992-06-11 |
| 13.31 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 12.99 ft | 2003-03-20 |
| 12.52 ft | 1995-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Catawba River at Rr Bridge above Nc 73 at Cowans Ford, NC | 4.1 mi | Lincoln County |
| Mcdowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks Crossroads, NC | 6.7 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10 | 6.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mtn Is Dam near Mtn Is, NC | 7.3 mi | Gaston County |
| Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC | 8.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
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