Sugar Creek at Nc 51 near Pineville, NC
Is Sugar Creek at Nc 51 near Pineville, NC flooding right now?
Sugar Creek at Nc 51 near Pineville, NC measured 0.82 ft on 2026-11-11 14:35:00 UTC. That observation was 17.2 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.82 ft
Streamflow
39 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 31 ft. The highest crest on record was 18.68 ft on Wed, Jul 23, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 17 ft | 16.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 17.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 21.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 31 ft | 30.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18.68 ft | 1997-07-23 |
| 15.14 ft | 2008-08-27 |
| 14.95 ft | 2007-03-02 |
| 14.89 ft | 2003-05-22 |
| 14.68 ft | 1995-08-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Sugar Creek at Pineville, NC | 1.0 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcalpine Creek below Mcmullen Creek near Pineville, NC | 2.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Steele Creek at Sr1441 near Pineville, NC | 3.2 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Sugar Creek at Arrowood Road near Charlotte, NC | 3.4 mi | Mecklenburg County |
| Mcalpine Creek at Sr2964 near Camp Cox, SC | 3.5 mi | Lancaster 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.