Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC
Is Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC flooding right now?
Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC measured 1.46 ft on 2026-09-22 22:25:00 UTC. That observation was 12.5 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.46 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 16 ft on Sat, Jun 29, 2013.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 16 ft | 2013-06-29 |
| 14.14 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 11.34 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 10.93 ft | 2007-03-02 |
| 9.64 ft | 2009-11-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle, NC | 0.5 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcdowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks Crossroads, NC | 1.6 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10 | 2.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Gar Creek at Sr2074 near Croft, NC | 3.2 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Catawba River at Rr Bridge above Nc 73 at Cowans Ford, NC | 4.0 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.