Streamflow discharge was last observed at 7 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.12 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 22 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The creek originates in Mecklenburg County and joins the Catawba River downstream. There are no significant tributaries or dams on the creek. The flow rate varies seasonally with the highest water flow in the spring and the lowest in the fall. Interestingly, the creek is prone to flash floods during intense thunderstorms due to the lack of natural drainage systems in the urban area. The stream gauge provides critical information for flood warning and management in the city.
| Elevation | 623.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.12 ft |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 618.55 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 6.54 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 56% |
| Year Over Year Average | 12 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 449 cfs |
| Geolocation | 35.23, -80.87 |