Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky River, NC
Is Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky River, NC flooding right now?
Rocky River above Irish Buffalo Creek near Rocky River, NC measured 1.13 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 16.9 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.13 ft
Streamflow
57 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 40 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.91 ft on Wed, Aug 27, 2008.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 14 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 26 ft | 24.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 40 ft | 38.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.91 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 24.6 ft | 2010-01-25 |
| 23.46 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 23.21 ft | 2003-04-11 |
| 23.21 ft | 2018-09-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Back Creek at Sr1173 near Harrisburg, NC | 7.5 mi | Cabarrus County |
| Mckee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove, NC | 7.6 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Clear Creek at Sr3181 near Mint Hill, NC | 8.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Reedy Creek below I-485 near Pine Ridge, NC | 8.1 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mallard Creek below Stony Creek near Harrisburg, NC | 9.9 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.