Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NC
Is Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NC flooding right now?
Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NC measured 4.20 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 11.8 ft below its 16 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.20 ft
Streamflow
102 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 16 ft, with major flooding at 22 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.37 ft on Wed, Sep 8, 2004.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 13 ft | 8.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 19 ft | 14.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 22 ft | 17.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.37 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 15.76 ft | 2005-06-12 |
| 14.77 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 13.97 ft | 2013-07-05 |
| 12.24 ft | 2009-09-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Creek at Willits-Ochre Hill, NC | 7.6 mi | Jackson County |
| Scott Creek above Sylva, NC | 7.7 mi | Jackson County |
| Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC | 10.7 mi | Jackson County |
| W F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near Hazelwood, NC | 13.8 mi | Haywood County |
| Little Tennessee River at Franklin, NC | 14.6 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.