Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: IRBN7). 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11 ft
CANADA RD AND SR 1140 WILL BE FLOODED.
10 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH CANADA ROAD AND SR 1140
1 ft
1 INCH IN 2 HOURS DID NOT CAUSE FLOODING. WATER WILL DRAIN INTO TANASEE CREEK RESERVOIR. ROCK BRIDGE GAGE IS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY OF ROCK BRIDGE. THE ROCK BRIDGE SCHOOL IS 1/2 MILE WEST OF THE GAGE AND IS LOCATED ALONG STICKENS CREEK. HIGHWAY 281 RUNS NORTH-SOUTH THRU ROCK BRIDGE.
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 19, 2004 | 10.1 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| May 4, 2013 | 8.95 ft | — |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 7.54 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
IRBN7
River
Tuckasegee River
County
Jackson, NC
Coordinates
35.2006°N, 82.9931°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge?
The Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge 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 Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tuckasegee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge 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 Tuckasegee River at Rock Bridge gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.2006°N, 82.9931°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.