Mcalpine Creek at Sardis Road near Charlotte, NC
Is Mcalpine Creek at Sardis Road near Charlotte, NC flooding right now?
Mcalpine Creek at Sardis Road near Charlotte, NC measured 0.56 ft on 2026-11-11 14:35:00 UTC. That observation was 19.4 ft below its 20 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.56 ft
Streamflow
3 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 20 ft, with major flooding at 28 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.79 ft on Sun, Aug 27, 1995.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 13.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 20 ft | 19.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 25.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 28 ft | 27.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.79 ft | 1995-08-27 |
| 17.68 ft | 2018-09-16 |
| 16.7 ft | 1979-03-24 |
| 16.34 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 16.25 ft | 1997-07-23 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mcmullen Creek above Lincrest Place at Charlotte, NC | 2.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcalpine Creek at Colony Rd near Olde Providence, NC | 2.6 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcmullen Creek at Sharon View Rd near Charlotte, NC | 3.0 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Irvins Creek at Sr3168 near Charlotte, NC | 3.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcalpine Creek at Sr3150 near Idlewild, NC | 3.8 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.