RIVER GAUGE · BIG HORSE CREEK
Big Horse Creek at Lansing
Ashe County, North Carolina
Water level4.03 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action15.5 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood20 ft
Major flood22 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 22 ft
Businesses in downtown Lansing are flooded by 2 to 4 feet of water. Highway 194 is impassible. Water enters homes on Teaberry Road.
- 20 ft
Highway 194 in downtown Lansing is becoming impassible. Backwater flooding along Old Field Branch is causing water to enter several homes and businesses along the 9000 block. Homes on Teaberry Road are surrounded by water.
- 18 ft
Water begins to cover Highway 194 and enter businesses along the 9000 block.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | 10.46 ft | — |
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