Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Macon County, North Carolina on the Cartoogechaye Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 0350011450, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
WATER WILL OVERTOP THE NEW AND OLD HIGHWAY 23/441 BRIDGES.
16 ft
WATER APPROACHES ROLLER MILL RD AND PT PLEASANT RD JUST NORTH OF CREEK.
15 ft
WATER WILL REACH RED ROOF BUILDINGS AT US 23/441...WIDE HORIZON DRIVE AND INTO PARKING LOTS JUST WEST OF US 23/441. MOST OF THE FAIR GROUNDS WILL BE FLOODED.
14 ft
THE BRIDGE ON BLEDEN CIRCLE ROAD WILL LIKELY BE CLOSED AND PARKING LOTS OF BUSINESSES BETWEEN BLEDEN CIRCLE AND GEORGIA ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. MUCH OF THE MACON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WILL BE FLOODED.
13 ft
WATER WILL BE AT THE BOTTOM OF BLEDEN CIRCLE ROAD BRIDGE. ONE OUTBUILDING OFF OF POINT PLEASANT ROAD WILL BE FLOODED. MOST OF THE FAIRGROUNDS WILL BE FLOODED.
12 ft
BUILDINGS ON THE MACON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WILL BE FLOODED. WATER APPROACHS ROLLER MILL AND POINT PLEASANT ROADS. THE LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER GREENWAY WILL BE FLOODED.
11 ft
LOW AREAS BETWEEN BELDEN CIRCLE AND THE RIVER WILL BE FLOODED. BALLFIELDS NEAR THE RIVER WILL ALSO BE FLOODED. NO ROADS OR BUILDINGS AFFECTED AT THIS LEVEL. ELEVATION = 2028 FT
10 ft
BALLFIELDS...PARKING LOTS AND PARTS OF THE FAIRGROUNDS NEAR THE CREEK EAST OF GEORGIA ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. ELEVATION 2027 FT.
9 ft
LOW SPOTS WITHIN THE MACON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD. ELEVATION= 2026 FT
7 ft
BANKFULL STAGE= ELEVATION 2024 FT
4.5 ft
4.5 IN IN 12 HOURS WILL CAUSE A 4.5 FT RISE
1 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1 INCH IN 3 HOURS CAUSED A 2.5 FT RISE
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 31, 1949 | 15.6 ft | 7,000 cfs |
| May 31, 1949 | 15.6 ft | 7,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 14.12 ft | 6,440 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 14.12 ft | 6,440 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 14.08 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CARN7
River
Cartoogechaye Creek
County
Macon, NC
Coordinates
35.1578°N, 83.4244°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin?
The Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 0350011450) 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 Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cartoogechaye Creek rises?
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Where is the Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1578°N, 83.4244°W. USGS site number: 0350011450. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey