Is the Irwin Creek flooding?
The Irwin Creek is tracked by 3 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 Irwin Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Irwin Creek near Charlotte, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 20.38 ft on 23 July 1997, carrying 11,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1963 (63 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.89 ft, 18.5 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Creek at Statesville Ave at Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 1.71 ft | 9 ft | |
| Irwin Creek near Charlotte, NC | No flooding | 1.89 ft | 25 ft | |
| Irwin Creek at Starita Rd at Charlotte, Nc Srsw 13 | No current data | — | — | — |