Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC
Is Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC flooding right now?
No — Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC is at 3.25 ft, 14.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage, as of 55 min ago.
Gauge height
3.25 ft
Streamflow
202 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 34 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.3 ft on Tue, May 6, 2003.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 18.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 34 ft | 30.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.3 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 12.08 ft | 2014-10-15 |
| 9.34 ft | 2013-01-16 |
| 9.3 ft | 2009-01-07 |
| 8.58 ft | 2002-01-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Abrams Creek below Cades Cove, TN | 11.5 mi | Blount County |
| Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC | 17.6 mi | Swain County |
| Little River above Townsend, TN | 19.5 mi | Blount County |
| Tellico River at Tellico Plains, TN | 20.9 mi | Monroe County |
| Valley River at Tomotla, NC | 21.0 mi | Cherokee 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.