Watauga River near Sugar Grove
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 6.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 6.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 29.6 ft on Aug 13, 1940 (historic crest)
- 29.6 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 22.1 ft on Jul 15, 1916 (historic crest)
- 21.9 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Several low water bridges begin to flood including Dewitt Barnett road 5.5 miles upstream and Hubert Thomas road 1.8 miles downstream from gage. |
|---|---|
| 6.0 ft | Flooding on portions of Watauga River road begins. |
| 14.0 ft | Significant lowland flooding through the Valle Crucis area. |
| 16.0 ft | Several buildings in the Valle Crucis area are affected by flood waters. |
Forecast office: NWS Blacksburg · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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