Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC
Is Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC flooding right now?
Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC measured 2.93 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 12.1 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.93 ft
Streamflow
845 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 6.92 ft on Wed, May 30, 2018.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 15.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 18.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 6.92 ft | 2018-05-30 |
| 5.58 ft | 2013-07-06 |
| 5.22 ft | 2015-12-29 |
| 4.83 ft | 2009-12-09 |
| 4.43 ft | 2009-01-06 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC | 7.4 mi | Swain County |
| Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC | 12.4 mi | Macon County |
| Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC | 14.3 mi | Swain County |
| Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC | 16.4 mi | Macon County |
| Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC | 17.6 mi | Graham 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.