River Conditions
Illustrated map of Lake Norman

River stage

Old Fort, Mill Creek

River level
1.14 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
5.00 ft
Flood stage
7.00 ft
Record crest
7.52 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MICN7

Record crest
7.52 ft
Flood stage
7.00 ft
Moderate flood
9.00 ft
Major flood
12.00 ft
Crest date
2015-12-02

In brief

The Mill Creek at Old Fort, NC read 1.14 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.86 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge MICN7

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 5.00 ftMinor flooding 7.00 ftModerate flooding 9.00 ftMajor flooding 12.00 ft CURRENT 1.14 ft

Highest crests on record

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

RankCrestDate
1 7.52 ft 2015-12-02
2 4.46 ft 2015-03-20
3 4.46 ft 2009-09-22

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mill Creek flooding at Old Fort?

No. The Mill Creek at Old Fort is at 1.14 ft, 3.86 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Old Fort?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 5 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 9 ft and major flooding 12 ft.

What is the highest the Mill Creek has been at Old Fort?

The highest crest on record is 7.52 ft, on 2015-12-02.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MICN7). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.