Little Sugar Creek below E 36th St, in North Davidson (NoDa)
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 15.1 ft on Sep 10, 2008 (historic crest)
- 15.0 ft on Aug 5, 2011 (historic crest)
- 12.5 ft on Sep 26, 2016 (historic crest)
- 12.4 ft on Aug 27, 2008 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Action Stage. Between Action Stage and Minor Flood Stage, Little Sugar Creek is overtopping its banks and water is approaching, but not flooding, nearby roads and intersections. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Shallow inundation of Cullman Avenue and a couple of adjacent businesses may be imminent. At this stage, the intersection of North Tryon Street (US 29) and Atando Avenue may be inundated due to flooding of Derita Creek and an adjacent tributary. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate Flood Stage. |
| 20.0 ft | Major Flood Stage. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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