Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC
Is Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC flooding right now?
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC measured 2.52 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.52 ft
Streamflow
935 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Mon, Nov 19, 1906.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 10.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1906-11-19 |
| 14.5 ft | 1913-03-27 |
| 12.46 ft | 1969-12-30 |
| 12.29 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 12 ft | 1946-01-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC | 5.7 mi | Swain County |
| Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC | 6.3 mi | Jackson County |
| Scott Creek above Sylva, NC | 9.5 mi | Jackson County |
| Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC | 13.0 mi | Swain County |
| Scott Creek at Willits-Ochre Hill, NC | 13.4 mi | Jackson 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.