Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03510577, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
24 ft
Moderate Flood
18 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
13,400 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
9,500 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
BARKERS CREEK ROAD WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
12 ft
HOMES NEAR THE RIVER AND ALONG BARKERS CREEK WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
7.39 ft
CREST OF 7.39 HERE AND 8.8 AT BIRN7 CAUSED A CREST DOWNSTREAM OF OVER 10 FT WILL OCCURR AT TKSN7
6.37 ft
A CREST OF 6.37 HERE AND A CREST OF 7.71 AT BIRN7 CAUSED THE TKSN7 TO RISE TO 9.11 FT.
1 ft
1 INCH RAIN IN 6 HOUR WILL TAKE RIVER TO 5.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2004 | 13.26 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 13.26 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 12.39 ft | 6,740 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 12.39 ft | 6,740 cfs |
| Jun 12, 2005 | 10.9 ft | 11,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DILN7
River
Tuckasegee River
County
Jackson, NC
Coordinates
35.3844°N, 83.2917°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro?
The Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03510577) 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 Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Tuckasegee River at Barkers creek nr Dillsboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3844°N, 83.2917°W. USGS site number: 03510577. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey