Is the Nantahala River flooding?

North Carolina · 2 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Nantahala River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in North Carolina. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Nantahala River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all North Carolina river levels.

data refreshed 4 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.70 ft on 16 June 1949, carrying 6,300 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1940 (86 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.60 ft, 8.1 ft below that record.

Drains 52 sq mi · gauge elevation 3,073 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC	No flooding	1.60 ft	10 ft	50 min ago
Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC	No flooding	2.90 ft	15 ft	65 min ago

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.