Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 23.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 25.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 28.0 ft; major flooding begins at 30.0 ft.
| Action stage | 23.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 30.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 7.8 ft on Jan 16, 2013 (historic crest)
- 6.7 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
- 5.8 ft on May 6, 2013 (historic crest)
- 3.9 ft on Dec 1, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 25.0 ft | RAILROAD TRACKS AND ONE BUILDING WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. |
|---|
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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Nearby stations and gauges
- Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro NWS gauge · 2.5 mi
- Scotts Creek near Beta NWS gauge · 4.1 mi
- Cullowhee Creek near Cullowhee NWS gauge · 6.8 mi
- Soco Creek at Wolfetown Road NWS gauge · 6.9 mi
- Soco Creek at Wolfetown Rd (US 19), 5 E Cherokee NWS gauge · 6.9 mi
- Tuckasegee River at sr1172 nr Cullowhee NWS gauge · 8.3 mi