Long Creek near Paw Creek, NC
Is Long Creek near Paw Creek, NC flooding right now?
Long Creek near Paw Creek, NC measured 1.14 ft on 2026-09-22 22:05:00 UTC. That observation was 11.4 ft below its 12.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.14 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.45 ft on Wed, Jul 23, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 11 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12.5 ft | 11.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 16.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.45 ft | 1997-07-23 |
| 13.11 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 12.75 ft | 2011-08-05 |
| 11.97 ft | 2003-05-22 |
| 11.57 ft | 2010-08-19 |
Last 7 days
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| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Gar Creek at Sr2074 near Croft, NC | 2.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Gum Branch near Thrift, NC | 2.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Long Creek near Rhyne, NC | 4.0 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10 | 4.3 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Catawba River Dnstrm Deck Mtn Is Dam near Mtn Is, NC | 4.3 mi | Gaston 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.