Valley River at Tomotla, NC
Is Valley River at Tomotla, NC flooding right now?
No — Valley River at Tomotla, NC is at 3.27 ft, 8.7 ft below its 12 ft flood stage, as of 59 min ago.
Gauge height
3.27 ft
Streamflow
558 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 14 ft. The highest crest on record was 21.2 ft on Tue, Sep 1, 1998.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 8.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 14 ft | 10.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 21.2 ft | 1998-09-01 |
| 20.5 ft | 1906-11-19 |
| 17.1 ft | 1994-03-27 |
| 15.87 ft | 1990-02-16 |
| 15.4 ft | 1980-03-21 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Hiwassee River above Murphy, NC | 4.2 mi | Cherokee County |
| Brasstown Creek at Brasstown, NC | 6.9 mi | Clay County |
| Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC | 20.4 mi | Macon County |
| Nottely River near Blairsville, GA | 20.6 mi | Union County |
| Cheoah River near Bearpen Gap near Tapoco, NC | 21.0 mi | Graham County |
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