Major Flood
25.5 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SOTN7). 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
20 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
FLOOD STAGE. BALLFIELDS WILL BE UNDER WATER AND AREAS BETWEEN THE RIVER AND GREENWOOD RD AND SUMMIT AVE NEAR HIGHWAY 226 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
11.5 ft
BALLFIELDS OFF OF EAST TAPPAN ST NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
11 ft
CARPENTERS ISLAND BRIDGE AND MILE QUEENS LOW WATER BRIDGE ARE FLOODED. MOST ROADS IN PIGEON ROOST AND RELIEF AREAS WILL BE FLOODED.
10 ft
LOW WATER CROSSINGS OFF OF ALTAPASS ROAD OVER ROSES RIVER WILL LIKELY BE FLOODED.
7.7 ft
BANKFULL STAGE AT GAGE SITE... MAY BE LOWER FURTHER SOUTH.
7.2 ft
9/18/2012 RIVER REACHED 7.2 FT HERE AND CARPENTER ISLAND RD SE OF SPRUCE PINE WAS CLOSED DUE TO RIVER FLOODING. PARTS OF GREEN MOUNTAIN ROAD AND HIGHWAY 197 WILL FLOOD.
6 ft
WATER APPROACHS CARPENTER ISLAND ROAD BEGINS TO FLOOD.
3 ft
3.0 TO 3.5 IN 3 HOURS TOOK RIVER UP TO 8 FT (STARTED AT 2.2 FT)...ROADS FLOODED TO INCLUDE CARPENTER ISLAND AND MULLEN HILL RD
1.5 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 1.5 IN 3 HOURS CAUSE A RISE FROM 1.75 TO 3.75 FT
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 16, 2013 | 13.04 ft | — |
| May 6, 2013 | 11.84 ft | — |
| Jul 4, 2013 | 10.8 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
SOTN7
River
North Toe River
County
Mitchell, NC
Coordinates
35.9144°N, 82.0672°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Toe River at Spruce Pine?
The North Toe River at Spruce Pine 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 North Toe River at Spruce Pine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Toe River at Spruce Pine is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 25.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when North Toe River rises?
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Where is the North Toe River at Spruce Pine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mitchell County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.9144°N, 82.0672°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of NC Emergency Management. The NWS does not own, operate, or maintain this site.