Ltl Sugar Creek at Medical Center Dr at Charlotte, NC
Is Ltl Sugar Creek at Medical Center Dr at Charlotte, NC flooding right now?
No — Ltl Sugar Creek at Medical Center Dr at Charlotte, NC is at 2.26 ft, 11.2 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage, as of 21 min ago.
Gauge height
2.26 ft
Streamflow
13 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 14.83 ft on Wed, Jul 23, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 11.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 13.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 15.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 14.83 ft | 1997-07-23 |
| 13.89 ft | 2003-06-07 |
| 13.78 ft | 2011-08-05 |
| 13.66 ft | 2010-08-19 |
| 13.59 ft | 2020-04-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC | 1.7 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near Charlotte, NC | 1.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Little Sugar Creek at Hillside Ave, Charlotte, NC | 1.8 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Briar Creek above Colony Rd at Charlotte, NC | 2.0 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Briar Creek at Independence Blvd at Charlotte, NC | 2.1 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.