Coffey Creek near Charlotte water level
River gauge, Coffey Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Coffey Creek near Charlotte reads 2.18 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
That puts it 0.05 ft above the median of 2.13 ft for mid-October, based on 27 years of readings. It is 10.82 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 2.11 ft (+0.07 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.01 ft and 4.80 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
- 2.13 ft0.05 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.81 ft – 2.51 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (27 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.11 ft+0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.01 ft – 4.80 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.93 ft – 4.80 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.11 ftAugust 27, 2008
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 13.00 ft, still 10.82 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 14.50 ft
- Minor flooding continues. The Rise Sunridge Apartments are likely flooding.
- 13.00 ft
- Minor Flood Stage. Flooding of the Rise Sunridge Apartments may be imminent.
- 2.18 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.11 ft | August 27, 2008 |
| 2 | 11.75 ft | June 8, 2003 |
| 3 | 11.42 ft | April 19, 2015 |
| 4 | 11.10 ft | January 25, 2010 |
| 5 | 11.01 ft | March 2, 2007 |
| 6 | 10.74 ft | May 5, 2009 |
| 7 | 10.37 ft | August 5, 2011 |
| 8 | 10.36 ft | December 23, 2013 |
| 9 | 10.33 ft | July 18, 2004 |
| 10 | 10.30 ft | January 23, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek at Arrowood Road near CharlotteRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 0.18 ft | Very low | ±0 | 1.0 mi |
| Steele Creek at Sr1441 near PinevilleRiver gauge, Steele Creek | 1.02 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 3.2 mi |
| Irwin Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Irwin Creek | 0.37 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Beaverdam Creek above Windy Gap Road near ShoptonRiver gauge, Beaverdam Creek | 1.12 ft | Very high | +0.12 ft | 3.8 mi |
| Little Sugar Creek at Archdale Drain at CharlotteRiver gauge, Little Sugar Creek | 2.34 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 3.9 mi |
| Sugar Creek at NC 51 near PinevilleRiver gauge, Sugar Creek | 0.74 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 4.1 mi |
| Taggart Creek at West Boulevard near CharlotteRiver gauge, Taggart Creek | 1.42 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Little Hope Creek at Seneca Place at CharlotteRiver gauge, Little Hope Creek | 3.04 ft | Low | ±0 | 4.4 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Coffey Creek near Charlotte compare with last year?
It is 0.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.11 ft.
What is flood stage for Coffey Creek near Charlotte?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 10.82 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Coffey Creek near Charlotte in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 2.13 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.81 ft and 2.51 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 Coffey Creek near Charlotte today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 07:20 PM EDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Coffey Creek near Charlotte rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.17 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Coffey 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:02146348(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.14583, -80.92694(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 | 2.18 ft | 2026-10-20 23:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 23:20 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Coffey Creek near Charlotte (usgs:02146348). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/coffey-creek-near-charlotte
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