RIVER GAUGE · TUCKASEGEE RIVER
Tuckasegee River at sr1172 nr Cullowhee
Jackson County, North Carolina
Water level3.82 ft
Flow27 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action13 ft
Minor flood16 ft9,900 cfs
Moderate flood19 ft13,300 cfs
Major flood22 ft15,300 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
SOME HOMES AND BUILDINGS WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD NEAR THE GAGE SITE.
- 15 ft
SOME HOMES AND BUSINESSES NEAR CULLOWHEE WILL BE AFFECTED.
- 14 ft
LOW LYING AREAS ALONG PARTS OF HIGHWAY 107 ALONG THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 13 ft
CALL DUKE POWER TO SEE HOW MANY GATES ARE OPEN AND DISCHARGE. PASS THIS ON TO LMRFC. 5000 CFS OR MORE WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING DOWNSTREAM AND AT BRYSON CITY.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2004 | 17.37 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Jun 11, 2005 | 15.76 ft | 9,740 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 14.77 ft | — |
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