River stage
Sugar Creek (NC)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Sugar Creek (NC) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Sugar Creek levels, gauge by gauge
The Sugar Creek is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Arrowood Rd | 0.38 ft | below flood stage |
| Pineville | 0.97 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Sugar Creek
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Pineville, NC, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Sugar Creek (IL, IN) different river, same name
- Catawba River 14 gauges
- Broad River (NC, SC) 4 gauges
- Yadkin River 8 gauges
- Elk Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Pee Dee River 13 gauges
- Mill Creek (NC) 1 gauge
- Green River (NC) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sugar Creek flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Sugar Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Sugar Creek?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Pineville is at 0.97 ft.
Where is the Sugar Creek measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Sugar Creek in North Carolina.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.