Major Flood
1836 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SNTN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1824 ft
Minor Flood
1820 ft
Action Stage
1817 ft
What Floods at Each Level
8000 ft
8000 CFS WILL FLOOD TAPOCO ROAD BELOW THE DAM AND FURTHER DOWNSTREAM.
7000 ft
7000 CFS WILL START TO FLOOD PARTS OF TAPOCO ROAD BELOW THE DAM.
5000 ft
5000 CFS WILL PRODUCE HIGH WATER FLOWS AND WATER WILL APPROACH PARTS OF TAPOCO ROAD. CHECK EAP
1836 ft
MODERATE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM
1824 ft
HIGH WATER EVENT...FLOOD STAGE
1817 ft
FULL POOL
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SNTN7
River
Cheoah river
County
Graham, NC
Coordinates
35.3833°N, 83.8833°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cheoah river above SANTEETLAH DAM?
The Cheoah river above SANTEETLAH DAM 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 Cheoah river above SANTEETLAH DAM?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cheoah river above SANTEETLAH DAM is 1820 feet. Action stage begins at 1817 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1824 feet, and major flooding at 1836 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cheoah river rises?
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Where is the Cheoah river above SANTEETLAH DAM gauge located?
The gauge is located in Graham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3833°N, 83.8833°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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