Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SFKN7). 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9 ft
BRIDGE AND TRIBAL HATCHERY WILL FLOOD. FLOOD STAGE SET TO GAGE SITE ... FLOODING FURTHER DOWNSTREAM WILL BE OCCURING.
5 ft
AT THIS LEVEL THE OCONALUFTEE RIVER DOWNSTREAM IN CHEROKEE NC WILL BE FLOODING THE OCONALUFTEE ISLAND PARK. THE LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED BOTH THE CTFN7 GAGE AND SFKN7 GAGE WERE AT 5 FT. ALSO BIRN7 BIRDTOWN GAGE WAS AT 8.8 FT.
3 ft
3 INCH RAIN CAUSED THE RIVER TO RIASE TO 3.9 FT NO FLOODING AT GAGE SITE BUT DOWNSTREAM ON OCONELOFTEE THERE WAS MINOR FLOODING.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
SFKN7
River
Straight Fork Creek
County
Swain, NC
Coordinates
35.5789°N, 83.2428°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Straight Fork Creek near the Tribal Hatchery?
The Straight Fork Creek near the Tribal Hatchery 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 Straight Fork Creek near the Tribal Hatchery?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Straight Fork Creek near the Tribal Hatchery is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Straight Fork Creek rises?
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Where is the Straight Fork Creek near the Tribal Hatchery gauge located?
The gauge is located in Swain County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.5789°N, 83.2428°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.