Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC
Is Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC flooding right now?
Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC measured 1.86 ft on 2026-11-11 14:15:00 UTC. That observation was 8.1 ft below its 10 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.86 ft
Streamflow
473 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10 ft, with major flooding at 15.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.96 ft on Fri, Aug 30, 1940.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 6.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10 ft | 8.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13.5 ft | 11.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15.5 ft | 13.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.96 ft | 1940-08-30 |
| 15.16 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 14.25 ft | 1994-03-28 |
| 14.2 ft | 1999-03-18 |
| 14 ft | 1906-11-19 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC | 5.7 mi | Swain County |
| Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC | 7.7 mi | Swain County |
| Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC | 9.2 mi | Jackson County |
| Scott Creek above Sylva, NC | 13.4 mi | Jackson County |
| Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC | 14.3 mi | Swain 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.