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SwedenTorrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle water level
River gauge, Torrence Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Very low for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.5 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
At 1.19 ft, Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle is far below normal for late October.
That puts it 0.25 ft below the median of 1.44 ft for late October, based on 18 years of readings. It is 10.81 ft below the flood stage of 12.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 1.30 ft (−0.11 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.08 ft and 2.83 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 18 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.44 ft0.25 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.29 ft – 1.89 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (18 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.30 ft−0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.08 ft – 2.83 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.08 ft – 2.95 ft
- Highest on record
- 8.25 ftNovember 11, 2009
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 12.00 ft, still 10.81 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- WATER WILL APPROACH HOMES NEAR THE CREEK ON TORRENCE CROSSING ROAD AND NEW OAK LANE.
- 12.00 ft
- STAGE AT WHICH GILEAD AND BRADFORD HILL LANE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD AND WATER WILL APPROACH A FEW HOMES ON NEW OAK LANE.
- 10.00 ft
- TORRENCE CREEK GREENWAY IN HUNTERSVILLE WILL BE UNDER WATER BY 3 FT.
- 4.50 ft
- BACKWATER EFFECT FROM HIGH RESERVER LEVELS AT CWAN7 (102 FT) WILL CAUSE A 4.5 FT RISE
- 2.00 ft
- 2.0 IN 6 HRS CAUSED A 7 FT RISE HERE.
- 1.50 ft
- 1.5 IN A 6 HOUR PERIOD WILL CAUSE THE RIVER TO RISE 4 TO 5 FT.
- 1.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.25 ft | November 11, 2009 |
| 2 | 3.89 ft | November 22, 2006 |
| 3 | 3.78 ft | November 16, 2006 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDowell Creek near HuntersvilleRiver gauge, McDowell Creek | 1.50 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 0.5 mi |
| McDowell Creek Tributary at Sr2131 near Hicks CrossroadsRiver gauge, McDowell Creek Tributary | 1.21 ft | Very low | ±0 | 2.0 mi |
| McDowell Creek near Charlotte, Nc Csw10River gauge, McDowell Creek | 3.91 ft | High | +0.19 ft | 2.4 mi |
| Gar Creek at Sr2074 near CroftRiver gauge, Gar Creek | 1.02 ft | Low | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Catawba River at Rr Bridge above NC 73 at Cowans FordRiver gauge, Catawba River | 3.25 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Long Creek near Paw CreekRiver gauge, Long Creek | 1.43 ft | Normal | +0.10 ft | 5.4 mi |
| 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 | 7 mi |
| Clarke Creek near HarrisburgRiver gauge, Clarke Creek | 3.87 ft | Very high | ±0 | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle compare with last year?
It is 0.11 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.30 ft.
What is flood stage for Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle?
The official flood stage is 12.00 ft. The level is currently 10.81 ft below it.
What is a normal level for Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle in late October?
The median for late October is 1.44 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.29 ft and 1.89 ft, based on 18 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 Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:40 AM EDT, the water level was 1.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.10 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle normal?
Very low for late October. Compared with 18 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:0214265808(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.40361, -80.88278(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 | 1.19 ft | 2026-10-21 08:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.5 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:40 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Torrence Creek at Bradford Hill Ln near Huntersvlle (usgs:0214265808). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/torrence-creek-at-bradford-hill-ln-near-huntersvlle
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