Six Mile Creek near Pineville water level

Name: Six Mile Creek near Pineville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Six Mile Creek, North Carolina, United States

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High for late October

Water level

3.17ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:10 AM EDT (15 min ago)

Flow: 12.7 cfs

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

20252026

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

What this means

The gauge at Six Mile Creek near Pineville shows 3.17 ft, above normal for late October.

That puts it 0.60 ft above the median of 2.57 ft for late October, based on 19 years of readings. It is 12.83 ft below the flood stage of 16.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.63 ft (−0.46 ft).

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.68 ft and 3.98 ft.

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

Compared with 19 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 2.57 ft0.60 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date: 2.19 ft – 3.59 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (19 years of records)
Same day last year: 3.63 ft−0.46 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 2.68 ft – 3.98 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 2.52 ft – 7.51 ft
Highest on record: 11.14 ftSeptember 16, 2018

What the stage means on the water

Fast, high water is not the time for casual paddling. Strainers, debris and cold water make an unplanned swim dangerous.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 16.00 ft, still 12.83 ft away.

What happens at each level

21.00 ft: BUILDINGS NEAR MARVIN ROAD AND NEAR THE CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
16.00 ft: MARVIN ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
3.17 ft: Right now
2.10 ft: 2.10 INCH IN 2 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. THE CREEK ROSE FROM 3.5 FT TO 7.5 FT
1.49 ft: 1.50 INCH IN ONE HOUR DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. SIX MILE CREEK ROSE AROUND 2.5 FT (TOOK ABOUT 8 HOURS FROM START OF RAIN)

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	11.14 ft	September 16, 2018
2	9.70 ft	June 3, 2013
3	9.63 ft	January 23, 2017
4	9.49 ft	January 25, 2010
5	9.05 ft	March 1, 2009
6	8.98 ft	November 11, 2009
7	8.83 ft	December 23, 2013
8	8.61 ft	August 27, 2008
9	8.49 ft	April 19, 2015
10	8.48 ft	April 10, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

21 Wed 72° 43° – Wind 9 mph

22 Thu 73° 44° – Wind 9 mph

23 Fri 71° 48° – Wind 8 mph

24 Sat 68° 49° – Wind 10 mph

25 Sun 69° 49° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 71° 47° – Wind 6 mph

27 Tue 73° 50° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:35 AM Sunset 06:42 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
McAlpine Creek at Sr2964 near Camp CoxRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek	−0.29 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	4.1 mi
Sugar Creek near Fort MillRiver gauge, Sugar Creek	4.03 ft	Very low	−0.03 ft	4.2 mi
McAlpine Creek below McMullen Creek near PinevilleRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek	1.10 ft	Low	−0.02 ft	4.5 mi
Four Mile Creek near PinevilleRiver gauge, Four Mile Creek	3.33 ft	Low	+0.02 ft	4.6 mi
Little Sugar Creek at PinevilleRiver gauge, Little Sugar Creek	1.66 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	6.0 mi
Sugar Creek at NC 51 near PinevilleRiver gauge, Sugar Creek	0.80 ft	Very low	−0.01 ft	7 mi
McAlpine Creek at Colony Road near Olde ProvidenceRiver gauge, McAlpine Creek	1.55 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	8 mi
Catawba River near Rock HillRiver gauge, Catawba River	3.73 ft	Normal	±0	8 mi

Questions and answers

How does Six Mile Creek near Pineville compare with last year?

It is 0.46 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.63 ft.

What is flood stage for Six Mile Creek near Pineville?

The official flood stage is 16.00 ft. The level is currently 12.83 ft below it.

What is a normal level for Six Mile Creek near Pineville in late October?

The median for late October is 2.57 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.19 ft and 3.59 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 Six Mile Creek near Pineville today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:10 AM EDT, the water level was 3.17 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Six Mile Creek near Pineville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.49 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Six Mile Creek near Pineville normal?

High 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:0214685800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.01036, -80.82854 (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	3.17 ft	2026-10-21 07:10	Provisional
Flow	12.7 cfs	2026-10-21 07:10	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Six Mile Creek near Pineville (usgs:0214685800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/six-mile-creek-near-pineville

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer