RIVER GAUGE · VALLEY RIVER
Valley River at Tomotla
Cherokee County, North Carolina
Water level1.80 ft
Flow56 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 4:30 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood12 ft
Moderate flood13 ft
Major flood14 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 13 ft
ROADS IN THE VICINITY OF THE GAGE AND DOWNSTREAM ARE CLOSED.
- 12 ft
PROPERIES AND BUILDINGS IN THE FLOOD PLAIN ARE FLOODED AND MAY BE INACCESSIBLE. NEARBY FIELDS ARE FLOODED. THE CITY OF MURPHY BEGINS TO BE THREATENED.
- 6 ft
ALTHOUGH WELL BELOW OFFICIAL FLOOD STAGE, CAMPGROUNDS AND BUILDINGS DOWNSTREAM WILL HAVE PROBLEMS.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 1998 | 21.2 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Nov 18, 1906 | 20.5 ft | 18,000 cfs |
| Mar 26, 1994 | 17.1 ft | — |
More on Valley River
UpstreamValley River at Andrews ↗
DownstreamHiwassee River above Hiwassee Dam ↗
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