RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER
South Fork New River at US Hwy 221
Watauga County, North Carolina
Water level6.48 ft
Flow—
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:35 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action21 ft
Minor flood23 ft
Moderate flood24.5 ft
Major flood26 ft
The past week
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Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 25.71 ft | — |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 18.56 ft | — |
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