Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC
Is Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC flooding right now?
No — Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC is at 1.89 ft, 12.1 ft below its 14 ft flood stage, as of 29 min ago.
Gauge height
1.89 ft
Streamflow
10 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.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12 ft | 10.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.1 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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