McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove water level
River gauge, McKee Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.8 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove is at 1.78 ft, in the normal range for late October.
That puts it 0.06 ft above the median of 1.72 ft for late October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 12.22 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.87 ft (−0.09 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.60 ft and 2.20 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.72 ft0.06 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.63 ft – 1.88 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.87 ft−0.09 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.60 ft – 2.20 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.53 ft – 2.49 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.94 ftAugust 27, 2008
Floating and fishing near McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 12.22 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 14.00 ft
- HOMES DOWNSTREAM OF REEDY CREEK ROAD ALONG NORTHGATE TRAIL DRIVE AND REYNARD LANE NEAR THE CREEK WILL FLOOD.
- 8.00 ft
- LEVEL AT WHICH THE APPROACHES TO REEDY CREEK BRIDGE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. NOTE: BRIDGE REPLACED IN OCT 2011...SO ROAD MAY NOT FLOOD AT THIS LEVEL.
- 3.50 ft
- 3 TO 4 INCH BASINWIDE 3 HR RAIN CAUSED A RISE FROM 1.5 FT TO 7.8 FT (AS 12 FT).
- 2.20 ft
- 2.19 INCH IN 2.5 HOURS (AT RRCN7) WILL CAUSE RIVER TO RISE about 3.5 ft in a drought situation.
- 1.78 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.94 ft | August 27, 2008 |
| 2 | 8.76 ft | June 8, 2013 |
| 3 | 8.75 ft | June 30, 2010 |
| 4 | 8.14 ft | September 16, 2018 |
| 5 | 8.04 ft | December 22, 2015 |
| 6 | 7.64 ft | August 5, 2011 |
| 7 | 7.40 ft | July 29, 2009 |
| 8 | 6.72 ft | April 24, 2017 |
| 9 | 6.62 ft | November 11, 2009 |
| 10 | 6.33 ft | February 19, 2014 |
Weather at the gauge
Rain in the last 3 days: 0.09 in. Rain that falls upstream can take hours or days to show up at a river gauge.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy Creek below I-485 near Pine RidgeRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 1.63 ft | Normal | ±0 | 0.9 mi |
| Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near CharlotteRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 1.44 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Back Creek at Sr1173 near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Back Creek | 2.29 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.1 mi |
| Clear Creek at Sr3181 near Mint HillRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.00 ft | Very low | ±0 | 5.0 mi |
| Mallard Creek below Stony Creek near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Mallard Creek | 2.57 ft | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| McAlpine Creek at Sr3150 near IdlewildRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek | 1.87 ft | High | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Campbell Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Campbell Creek | 1.06 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Briar Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Briar Creek | 1.34 ft | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
How does McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove compare with last year?
It is 0.09 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.87 ft.
What is flood stage for McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.22 ft below it.
What is a normal level for McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove in late October?
The median for late October is 1.72 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.63 ft and 1.88 ft, based on 19 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 McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 01:35 AM EDT, the water level was 1.78 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.08 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 19 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:0212430653(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.25389, -80.64806(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 | 1.78 ft | 2026-10-21 05:35 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 05:35 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: McKee Creek at Sr2804 near Wilgrove (usgs:0212430653). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/mckee-creek-at-sr2804-near-wilgrove
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