Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CTFN7). 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
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
THE STRAIGHT FORK BAPTIST CHURCH WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE RISING WATER.
10 ft
HOMES NEAR RIVER GAGE WILL FLOOD.
9 ft
SOME CAMPGROUNDS AND HOMES ALONG RAVEN FORK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
6 ft
RIVER WILL START TO FLOOD BIG COVE ROAD UPSTREAM OF GAGE.
4.5 ft
OCONALUFTEE RIVER IN CHEROKEE WILL BE OUT OF ITS BANKS AND FLOODING THE OCONALUFTEE ISLAND PARK. THE PARK WAS FLOODED LAST TIME WHEN BOTH THIS GAGE AND SFKN7 WERE AT 5 FT. BIRDTOWN WAS ALSO AT 8.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2003 | 11.6 ft | — |
| Feb 22, 2003 | 7.6 ft | — |
| Dec 19, 2010 | 4.5 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
CTFN7
River
Raven Fork Creek
County
Swain, NC
Coordinates
35.5778°N, 83.2614°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm?
The Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm 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 Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Raven Fork Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Raven Fork Creek at EBCI Trout Farm gauge located?
The gauge is located in Swain County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5778°N, 83.2614°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.