Is the Reedy Creek flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Reedy 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 Reedy 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 3 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 Reedy Creek at Sr 2803 near Charlotte, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.25 ft on 9 January 2024, carrying 1,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 2002 (17 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.40 ft, 8.8 ft below that record.

Drains 3 sq mi · gauge elevation 635 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Reedy Creek at Sr 2803 near Charlotte, NC	No flooding	1.40 ft	10 ft	14 min ago
Reedy Creek below I-485 near Pine Ridge, NC	No flooding	1.90 ft	15 ft	14 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.