Cheoah river near Tapoco
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 34.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 34.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.3 ft on May 6, 2003 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Oct 15, 2014 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Jan 16, 2013 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Jan 7, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | DAM RELEASES WILL LIKELY BE AROUND 7000 CFS AND PARTS OF TAPOCO ROAD WILL BE CLOSE TO FLOODING. CHECK EAP |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | HOMES AND HIGHWAY 129 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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