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SwedenCampbell Creek near Charlotte water level
River gauge, Campbell Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Campbell Creek near Charlotte reads 1.06 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.02 ft above the median of 1.04 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 8.64 ft below the flood stage of 9.70 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.04 ft (+0.02 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.02 ft and 1.63 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.04 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.98 ft – 1.29 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.04 ft+0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.02 ft – 1.63 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 0.98 ft – 2.13 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.66 ftJune 7, 2003
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.70 ft, still 8.64 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 15.00 ft
- AT THIS STAGE HOMES NEAR THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 9.66 ft
- FLOODING OF BUILDINGS HAS OCCURRED BEFORE IN THE AREA AT THIS STAGE IN JUNE 2003.
- 5.80 ft
- HEAVY RAIN IN TRIB UPSTREAM CAUSED A 5 FT RISE HERE AND FLOODED ARCADIAN VILLAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT (UPSTREAM).
- 2.50 ft
- 2.5 INCH IN ONE HOUR WILL CAUSE A 4 TO 5 FT RISE HERE. ARCADIAN VILLIAGE APARTMENTS ON CEDARS EAST COURT WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED DUE TO POOR DRAINAGE AND POSSIBLY FROM A TRIBUTARY.
- 1.40 ft
- 1.4 IN 12 HR WILL TAKE THE CREEK UP TO 3 FT
- 1.06 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.66 ft | June 7, 2003 |
| 2 | 7.86 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 3 | 7.65 ft | May 5, 2009 |
| 4 | 7.34 ft | August 27, 2008 |
| 5 | 7.04 ft | July 17, 2004 |
| 6 | 5.88 ft | July 21, 2013 |
| 7 | 5.85 ft | September 28, 2004 |
| 8 | 5.63 ft | December 22, 2015 |
| 9 | 5.61 ft | September 8, 2012 |
| 10 | 5.50 ft | August 5, 2011 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAlpine Creek at Sr3150 near IdlewildRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek | 1.87 ft | High | ±0 | 1.2 mi |
| Edwards Branch at Sheffield Drain at CharlotteRiver gauge, Edwards Branch | 0.67 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 2.3 mi |
| Irvins Creek at Sr3168 near CharlotteRiver gauge, Irvins Creek | 0.65 ft | Very low | ±0 | 2.3 mi |
| McMullen Creek above Lincrest Place at CharlotteRiver gauge, McMullen Creek | 1.07 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| McAlpine Creek at Sardis Road near CharlotteRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek | 0.45 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Briar Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Briar Creek | 1.35 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Briar Creek at Independence Blvd at CharlotteRiver gauge, Briar Creek | 0.72 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 4.0 mi |
| Briar Creek below Edwards Branch near CharlotteRiver gauge, Briar Creek | 0.97 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 4.1 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Campbell Creek near Charlotte compare with last year?
It is 0.02 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.04 ft.
What is flood stage for Campbell Creek near Charlotte?
The official flood stage is 9.70 ft. The level is currently 8.64 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Campbell Creek near Charlotte in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.04 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.98 ft and 1.29 ft, based on 27 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Campbell Creek near Charlotte today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:40 PM EDT, the water level was 1.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Campbell Creek near Charlotte rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Campbell Creek near Charlotte normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 27 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:02146562(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.18667, -80.73667(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.06 ft | 2026-10-21 02:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 02:40 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Campbell Creek near Charlotte (usgs:02146562). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/campbell-creek-near-charlotte
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