Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10
Is Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10 flooding right now?
Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10 measured 4.17 ft on 2026-11-11 14:35:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.17 ft
Streamflow
11 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.2 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 10.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 15.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 20.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.2 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 13.55 ft | 2003-05-22 |
| 12.557 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 12.49 ft | 2007-03-02 |
| 11.81 ft | 2004-09-08 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mcdowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks Crossroads, NC | 0.9 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC | 2.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle, NC | 2.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Gar Creek at Sr2074 near Croft, NC | 2.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Catawba River at Rr Bridge above Nc 73 at Cowans Ford, NC | 3.3 mi | Lincoln 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.