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Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow
North Carolina — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Jackson County, North Carolina on the Tuckasegee River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: SCTN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

Flood Stages

Major Flood

30 ft

Moderate Flood

28 ft

Minor Flood

25 ft

Action Stage

23 ft

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

25 ft

RAILROAD TRACKS AND ONE BUILDING WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.

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
Jan 15, 20137.83 ft
Jan 15, 20137.83 ft
Sep 21, 20096.7 ft
Sep 21, 20096.7 ft
May 5, 20135.85 ft

About This Gauge

NWS LID

SCTN7

River

Tuckasegee River

County

Jackson, NC

Coordinates

35.3667°N, 83.2539°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow?

The Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow 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 near Scott's Creek inflow?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 23 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.

How do I get alerts when Tuckasegee River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.

Where is the Tuckasegee River near Scott's Creek inflow gauge located?

The gauge is located in Jackson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.3667°N, 83.2539°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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