Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC
Is Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC flooding right now?
Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC measured 2.12 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.9 ft below its 11 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
327 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 11 ft, with major flooding at 16 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.06 ft on Mon, Oct 5, 1964.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 16 ft | 13.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.06 ft | 1964-10-05 |
| 13 ft | 1918-10-01 |
| 12.33 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 11.5 ft | 1940-08-30 |
| 11.1 ft | 1949-06-16 |
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC | 7.4 mi | Swain County |
| Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC | 7.7 mi | Swain County |
| Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC | 13.0 mi | Swain County |
| Little Tennessee River at Franklin, NC | 13.6 mi | Macon County |
| Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC | 13.6 mi | Macon 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.