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Briar Creek at Independence Blvd

National Weather Service gauge IBRN7 · North Carolina · Mecklenburg County · 35.2108, -80.8008

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.

Action stage8.0 ft
Minor flooding9.5 ft
Moderate flooding15.0 ft
Major flooding20.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

8.0 ftAction/Advisory Stage. Briar Creek floodwaters are approaching Masonic Dr with flooding of Masonic Dr imminent. Floodwaters are beginning to inundate portions of the Briar Creek Greenway between Central Ave and Harbinger Ct.
9.0 ftCREEK WILL BE OUT OF BANKS AND FLOODING MASONIC DRIVE AND CENTRAL AVENUE.
10.2 ftAT THIS STAGE THE CREEK WILL BE OUT OF ITS BANKS. MASONIC DR AND CENTRAL AVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
15.0 ftWATER WILL APPROACH A FEW HOMES IN THE LABURNUM AVE AND BAY STREET AREAS.
17.5 ftBUILDINGS AT THE INTERSECTION OF COMMONWEALTH AVE AND MORNINGSIDE DRIVE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.A FEW HOMES ON LABURNUM AVENUE AND BAY STREET AREA WILL FLOOD.
20.0 ftBUILDINGS AND MORE HOMES MAY BE FLOODED.

Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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