Is the Mcalpine Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 4 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Mcalpine Creek is tracked by 4 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 Mcalpine Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 4 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.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Mcalpine Creek at Sardis Road near Charlotte, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 18.34 ft on 9 January 2024, carrying 8,060 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1962 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.98 ft, 16.4 ft below that record.

Drains 39 sq mi · gauge elevation 552 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Mcalpine Creek at Sr3150 near Idlewild, NCNo flooding2.14 ft16.5 ft
Mcalpine Creek at Sardis Road near Charlotte, NCNo flooding1.98 ft20 ft
Mcalpine Creek at Colony Rd near Olde Providence, NCNo flooding2.22 ft17 ft
Mcalpine Creek below Mcmullen Creek near Pineville, NCNo flooding1.09 ft18 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.