Is the Tuckasegee River flooding?
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.
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.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuckasegee River at Sr 1172 near Cullowhee, NC | No flooding | 4.20 ft | 16 ft | |
| Tuckasegee River at Barker'S Creek, NC | No flooding | 3.59 ft | 12 ft | |
| Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC | No flooding | 2.82 ft | 10 ft |