Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson water level

Name: Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Coddle Creek, North Carolina, United States

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High for mid-October

Water level

2.06ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT (56 min ago)

Flow: 3.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

High water at Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson: the latest reading is 2.06 ft, above normal for mid-October.

That puts it 0.51 ft above the median of 1.55 ft for mid-October, based on 23 years of readings. It is 15.94 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.03 ft (+0.03 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.91 ft – 3.66 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 23 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 1.55 ft0.51 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 1.18 ft – 2.19 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (23 years of records)
Same day last year: 2.03 ft+0.03 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 1.91 ft – 3.66 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 1.89 ft – 3.80 ft
Highest on record: 12.98 ftSeptember 28, 2004

Paddling and fishing conditions

Above-normal flows push fish to the edges and make wading risky. Wait for the river to drop and clear.

For reference, flood stage is 18.00 ft.

What happens at each level

30.00 ft: Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Coddle Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Campgrounds may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft, stranding several homes and businesses.
20.01 ft: ...impacts continued from the 20.0 foot statement...Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Campgrounds may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded. Significant impacts to travel are likely.
20.00 ft: Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Coddle Creek with considerable impacts to property. Floodwaters may begin impacting homes near the headwaters of Emerson Lake off of Castle Rd, Yesteryear Trl, Gentry Ln, Saxon Ct, Winchester Dr, and Lynchburg Dr. Impacts continued in the 20.01 statement...
18.01 ft: ...impacts continued from the 18.0 foot statement...More significant floodwaters are beginning to impact low-lying areas, with inundation approximately 2-4 ft deep. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2-3 ft of floodwaters. Campgrounds, secondary roads, and outbuildings may be experiencing flooding up to 1-2 ft deep. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin impacting basements and primary roads.
18.00 ft: Minor Flood Stage. Common, deeper flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Coddle Creek is developing with lesser impacts to vulnerable property. The approaches to the Archer Bridge Rd bridge may begin to flood. Impacts continued in the 18.01 statement...
13.50 ft: Action/Advisory Stage flooding continues. Coddle Creek floodwaters extend approximately 75-100 feet from both the left and right banks up- and downstream of Archer Bridge Rd, flooding adjacent farmland and woodlands. Floodwaters are a minimum of 4 feet below the Archer Bridge Rd bridge.
12.50 ft: Action/Advisory Stage. Common, nuisance flooding of low-lying areas adjacent to Coddle Creek is beginning. Floodwaters are beginning to impact farmland, woodlands, nurseries, parks, athletic fields, golf courses, greenways, and boat-access areas with up to 2 feet of inundation. Low-water crossings may be inundated with up to 2 feet of floodwater and become impassable. Campgrounds and secondary roads may experience floodwater inundation of up to 1 foot.
2.06 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.98 ft	September 28, 2004
2	12.91 ft	July 4, 2004
3	12.89 ft	August 27, 2008
4	12.74 ft	April 10, 2003
5	12.23 ft	January 25, 2010
6	11.71 ft	March 2, 2007
7	11.28 ft	March 20, 2003
8	9.95 ft	June 5, 2009
9	9.74 ft	June 28, 2013
10	8.82 ft	September 8, 2004

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:41 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

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West Branch Rocky R B Mouth of South Prong River near CorneliusRiver gauge, West Branch Rocky R B Mouth of South Prong River	2.97 ft	High	−0.01 ft	3.9 mi
Clarke Creek near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Clarke Creek	3.85 ft	Very high	−0.01 ft	6 mi
Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near HuntersvlleRiver gauge, Torrence Creek	1.20 ft	Very low	+0.01 ft	11 mi
McDowell Creek near HuntersvilleRiver gauge, McDowell Creek	1.50 ft	Normal	−0.04 ft	11 mi
Mallard Creek below Stony Creek near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Mallard Creek	2.56 ft	Very low	±0	12 mi
McDowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks CrossroadsRiver gauge, McDowell Creek Tributary	1.23 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	12 mi
McDowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10River gauge, McDowell Creek	3.93 ft	Very high	+0.07 ft	13 mi
Gar Creek at Sr2074 near CroftRiver gauge, Gar Creek	1.01 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	13 mi

Questions and answers

How does Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson compare with last year?

It is 0.03 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.03 ft.

What is flood stage for Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson?

The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 15.94 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 1.55 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.18 ft and 2.19 ft, based on 23 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 Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Coddle Creek at SR 1612 near Davidson normal?

High for mid-October. Compared with 23 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:0212419274 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.50389, -80.73639 (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	2.06 ft	2026-10-21 00:00	Provisional
Flow	3.7 cfs	2026-10-21 00:00	Provisional

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