RIVER GAUGE · CHEOAH RIVER
Cheoah river near Tapoco
Graham County, North Carolina
Water level2.77 ft
Flow137 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood18 ft
Moderate flood22 ft
Major flood34 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 18 ft
HOMES AND HIGHWAY 129 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
- 8 ft
DAM RELEASES WILL LIKELY BE AROUND 7000 CFS AND PARTS OF TAPOCO ROAD WILL BE CLOSE TO FLOODING. CHECK EAP
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2003 | 13.3 ft | 15,000 cfs |
| Oct 14, 2014 | 12.08 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Jan 15, 2013 | 9.34 ft | 8,260 cfs |
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