Is the Tuckasegee River flooding?

North Carolina · 3 gauges · North Carolina river levels

The Tuckasegee River is tracked by 3 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 Tuckasegee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 3 of 3 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 11 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 Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC. The highest level ever recorded there was 22.00 ft in May 1840. Peak records there go back to 1840 (127 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.82 ft, 19.2 ft below that record.

Drains 655 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,714 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NCNo flooding4.20 ft16 ft
Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NCNo flooding3.59 ft12 ft
Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NCNo flooding2.82 ft10 ft
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.