Tuckasegee River at sr1172 nr Cullowhee
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 19.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 19.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 22.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.4 ft on Sep 8, 2004 (historic crest)
- 15.8 ft on Jun 12, 2005 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 14.0 ft on Jul 5, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | CALL DUKE POWER TO SEE HOW MANY GATES ARE OPEN AND DISCHARGE. PASS THIS ON TO LMRFC. 5000 CFS OR MORE WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING DOWNSTREAM AND AT BRYSON CITY. |
|---|---|
| 14.0 ft | LOW LYING AREAS ALONG PARTS OF HIGHWAY 107 ALONG THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
| 15.0 ft | SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES NEAR CULLOWHEE WILL BE AFFECTED. |
| 16.0 ft | SOME HOMES AND BUILDINGS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD NEAR THE GAGE SITE. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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