Nantahala River at Nantahala Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 99.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 102.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 105.0 ft; major flooding begins at 110.0 ft.
| Action stage | 99.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 102.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 105.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 110.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 98.7 ft on Sep 22, 2004 (historic crest)
- 94.9 ft on Mar 12, 2011 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 100.0 ft | FULL POOL. |
|---|---|
| 102.0 ft | MINOR FLOODING OF DOCKS, WITH POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT ON CANOERS AND WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS, BEGINS. |
| 105.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING ALONG SHORELINE AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM. WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS DEFINITELY IMPACTED. |
| 110.0 ft | MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. HOMES AND BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM MAY BE AFFECTED. DANGEROUS FOR WHITEATER RAFTING AND OTHER WATER ENTHUSIASTS. |
| 720.0 ft | 720 CFS OR HIGHER MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS DOWN STREAM. THE SECTION OF NANTAHALA DAM ROAD THAT FORDS THE RIVER WILL BE CLOSED. |
| 2400.0 ft | A DISCHARGE OF 2400 CFS WILL LIKELY CAUSE FLOODING PROBLEMS DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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