Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC
Is Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC flooding right now?
Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC measured 1.58 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 6 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.58 ft
Streamflow
62 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6 ft, with major flooding at 20 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.6 ft on Tue, Aug 13, 1940.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 3.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 20 ft | 18.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.6 ft | 1940-08-13 |
| 29.57 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 22.1 ft | 1916-07-15 |
| 21.9 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 20.46 ft | 1995-01-14 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Creek below Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap, NC | 4.9 mi | Avery County |
| Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap, NC | 5.0 mi | Watauga County |
| Yadkin River at Patterson, NC | 22.6 mi | Caldwell County |
| Doe River at Elizabethton, TN | 22.8 mi | Carter County |
| Watauga River at Elizabethton, TN | 23.7 mi | Carter 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.