Major Flood
110 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
105 ft
Minor Flood
102.5 ft
Action Stage
100 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6000 ft
A DISCHARGE OF 6000 CFS WILL CAUSE LOW LYING AREAS BETWEEN GLENVILLE AND TUCKASEGEE DAM, ALONG HIGHWAY 107 AND CULLOWHEE FORES ROAD TO FLOOD. FLS NEEDED
5000 ft
DISCHARGE OF 5000 - PARTS OF RIVER ROAD IN JACKSON COUNTY WILL BE CLOSED. FLS NEEDED
110 ft
MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. HOMES AND BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM MAY BE AFFECTED. DANGEROUS FOR WHITEWATER RAFTING AND OTHER WATER ENTHUSIASTS.
105 ft
MODERATE FLOODING ALONG SHORELINE AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM. WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS DEFINITELY IMPACTED.
102 ft
MINOR FLOODING OF DOCKS, WITH POSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT ON WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS.
100 ft
FULL POOL. FLOODING ALONG SHORELINE AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM WILL BEGIN.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2005 | 96.87 ft | — |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 95.17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
THPN7
River
West Fork Tuckasegee River
County
Jackson, NC
Coordinates
35.1967°N, 83.1528°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam?
The West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03507500) 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 West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam is 102.5 feet. Action stage begins at 100 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 105 feet, and major flooding at 110 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Fork Tuckasegee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam 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 West Fork Tuckasegee River at Thorpe Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1967°N, 83.1528°W. USGS site number: 03507500. 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