RIVER GAUGE · SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER
South Fork New River near Jefferson
Ashe County, North Carolina
Water level1.68 ft
Flow127 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action5 ft2,300 cfs
Minor flood8 ft6,400 cfs
Moderate flood12 ft15,410 cfs
Major flood16 ft28,370 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Several campgrounds and roads leading in to them are likely affected by flooding.
- 9 ft
Garvey Bridge Road is flooded downstream.
- 8 ft
Fulton Reeves Road closed due to flooding.
- 7 ft
Rustic Road bridge is flooded.
- 6 ft
Several low water bridges are flooded including Hartzog Ford Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 1940 | 22.5 ft | 52,800 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 18.27 ft | 37,100 cfs |
| Jul 14, 1916 | 18 ft | 35,200 cfs |
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