Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC
Is Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC flooding right now?
Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC measured 3.16 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.8 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.16 ft
Streamflow
212 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.26 ft on Fri, Sep 17, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 18 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.26 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 12.39 ft | 2004-09-18 |
| 10.9 ft | 2005-06-13 |
| 10.64 ft | 2015-12-24 |
| 10.09 ft | 2009-09-22 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Creek above Sylva, NC | 4.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC | 6.4 mi | Swain County |
| Scott Creek at Willits-Ochre Hill, NC | 9.2 mi | Jackson County |
| Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC | 9.2 mi | Swain County |
| Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NC | 10.7 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.