Steele Creek at Carowinds Blvd, 2.5 SSE Steele Creek
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.5 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.5 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.4 ft on Jul 27, 1998 (historic crest)
- 10.2 ft on Aug 31, 2006 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Sep 1, 2016 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Mar 2, 2007 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.5 ft | Action/Advisory Stage. Steele Creek may begin to flood parts of Pleasant Rd near Steele Creek Rd. |
|---|---|
| 9.5 ft | Minor Flood Stage. Steele Creek may be flooding Pleasant Rd near Steele Creek Rd. |
| 10.0 ft | Minor flooding continues. Steele Creek may approach the crawl spaces of mobile homes on John Price Rd. |
| 18.5 ft | Major flooding continues. Steele Creek may be approaching buildings at Carowinds. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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