Is the Mcdowell Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Mcdowell Creek is tracked by 2 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 Mcdowell Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 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 1 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 Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10. The highest level ever recorded there was 15.70 ft on 8 August 2024, carrying 4,950 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1998 (28 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.81 ft, 11.9 ft below that record.

Drains 26 sq mi · gauge elevation 645 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Mcdowell Creek near Huntersville, NC	No flooding	1.47 ft	14 ft	83 min ago
Mcdowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10	No flooding	3.81 ft	16 ft	33 min ago

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.