Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte water level
River gauge, Reedy Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte, where the gauge shows 1.45 ft.
The median for late October is 1.31 ft, based on 17 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.14 ft above typical. It is 8.55 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 1.47 ft, a difference of −0.02 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.30 ft – 1.84 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 17 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.31 ft0.14 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 0.52 ft – 1.85 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (17 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.47 ft−0.02 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.30 ft – 1.84 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.30 ft – 2.34 ft
- Highest on record
- 8.16 ftJune 13, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 10.00 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.16 ft | June 13, 2017 |
| 2 | 7.83 ft | April 24, 2018 |
| 3 | 5.72 ft | December 22, 2015 |
| 4 | 5.66 ft | March 2, 2007 |
| 5 | 4.46 ft | April 19, 2015 |
| 6 | 4.37 ft | October 11, 2018 |
| 7 | 4.36 ft | September 16, 2018 |
| 8 | 3.55 ft | August 7, 2016 |
| 9 | 3.05 ft | June 27, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Reedy Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedy Creek below I-485 near Pine RidgeRiver gauge, Reedy Creek | 1.63 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 2.1 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKee Creek at Sr2804 near WilgroveRiver gauge, McKee Creek | 1.77 ft | Normal | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Back Creek at Sr1173 near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Back Creek | 2.29 ft | Normal | ±0 | 4.0 mi |
| Briar Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Briar Creek | 1.34 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Campbell Creek near CharlotteRiver gauge, Campbell Creek | 1.06 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Mallard Creek below Stony Creek near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Mallard Creek | 2.55 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 5.3 mi |
| Edwards Branch at Sheffield Drain at CharlotteRiver gauge, Edwards Branch | 0.69 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
| McAlpine Creek at Sr3150 near IdlewildRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek | 1.87 ft | High | −0.01 ft | 5.7 mi |
| Little Sugar Creek below 36th Street near CharlotteRiver gauge, Little Sugar Creek | 0.27 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 6.1 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte higher than last year?
No, it is 0.02 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.47 ft.
What is flood stage for Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte?
The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 8.55 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte in late October?
The median for late October is 1.31 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 0.52 ft and 1.85 ft, based on 17 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 Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:15 AM EDT, the water level was 1.45 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.07 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 17 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:0212427947(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.25634, -80.70069(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 | 1.45 ft | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Reedy Creek at SR 2803 near Charlotte (usgs:0212427947). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/reedy-creek-at-sr-2803-near-charlotte
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