Cane Creek near Bakersville
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mitchell County, North Carolina on the Cane Creek. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CACN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
9 ft
Moderate Flood
7 ft
Minor Flood
6.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
6 ft
Property surrounding HELENS RESTUARANT ON HIGHWAY 226 may begin to flood.
4.5 ft
ROADS IN BAKERSVILLE WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD NEAR CANE CREEK. THE CREEK WILL BE VERY NEAR HELENS RESTUARANT ON HIGHWAY 226.
3.5 ft
HEAVY RAIN NORTHWEST OF BAKERSVILLE NEAR BATTLE BRANCH ROAD AND AARON BRANCH ROADS HAVE CAUSED WASH OUTS IN THE PAST DUE TO HEAVY RAINS.
2.5 ft
2.5 INCH IN 3 HR ...WILL LIELLLY CAUSE FLOODING... BRANCH ROAD AND AARON BRANCH ROAD HAVE WASHED OUT IN PAST HEAVY RRAIN EVENTS LIKE THIS.
1 ft
1 INCH IN 1.5 HRS SOUTHERN 1/2 OF COUNTY HAS THE SAME WILL CAUSE THE RIVER HERE TO GO TO FLOOD. ROADS IN BAKERSVILLE WILL LIKELY FLOOD.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2013 | 7.86 ft | — |
| May 5, 2013 | 7.86 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 6.24 ft | — |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 6.24 ft | — |
| May 6, 2013 | 5.46 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CACN7
River
Cane Creek
County
Mitchell, NC
Coordinates
36.0122°N, 82.1547°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cane Creek near Bakersville?
The Cane Creek near Bakersville gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cane Creek near Bakersville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cane Creek near Bakersville is 6.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 7 feet, and major flooding at 9 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cane Creek rises?
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Where is the Cane Creek near Bakersville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mitchell County, North Carolina at coordinates 36.0122°N, 82.1547°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.