Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC
Is Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC flooding right now?
Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC measured 0.74 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 11.3 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
0.74 ft
Streamflow
98 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 18 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.6 ft on Wed, Jun 1, 1949.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 11.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 15.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 18 ft | 17.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.6 ft | 1949-06-01 |
| 14.12 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 14.08 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 12.96 ft | 1964-10-04 |
| 12.78 ft | 1973-05-28 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin, NC | 1.7 mi | Macon County |
| Little Tennessee River near Prentiss, NC | 2.6 mi | Macon County |
| Little Tennessee River at Franklin, NC | 3.6 mi | Macon County |
| Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC | 11.2 mi | Macon County |
| Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC | 13.6 mi | Swain County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.