Is the Briar Creek flooding?
The Briar Creek is tracked by 5 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Briar Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. Right now, every gauge on the Briar Creek is below flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Creek near Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 1.36 ft | 6.5 ft | |
| Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 1.26 ft | 15 ft | |
| Briar Creek at Providence Road at Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 1.25 ft | 14 ft | |
| Briar Creek above Colony Rd at Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 2.27 ft | 10 ft | |
| Briar Creek at Independence Blvd at Charlotte, NC | No flood stage defined | 0.94 ft | — |
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.