Deep Creek (NC) at Deep Creek road near Bryson City

Last updated: Jun 11, 2025, 12:33 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12 - Major Flood Stage. Extremely rare and catastrophic flooding of Deep Creek is developing with disastrous impacts to property. Adjacent campgrounds and/or mobile home/RV parks may be experiencing devastating flooding greater than 4 ft deep, causing severe damage. Basements and crawl spaces may be completely submerged. First-floor building elevations may be experiencing ruinous flooding greater than 1 ft deep. Travel may be severely restricted with roadway inundation exceeding 3-4 ft.
  • 10 - Moderate Flood Stage. Unusual, damaging flooding is developing adjacent to Deep Creek with considerable impacts to property and travel. Significant flooding reaching 4-6 ft deep is ongoing for low-lying areas and low-water crossings. Adjacent campgrounds and mobile home/RV parks may be experiencing dangerous inundation up to 2-4 ft deep, capable of moving RVs and other vehicles. Flooding less than 1 ft deep may begin for first-floor building elevations. Some homes and businesses may be stranded.
  • 8.5 - Minor flooding continues. Floodwaters may approach buildings on W Deep Creek Rd near Rec Park Dr.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 35.4569, -83.4381
RFC LMRFC
State NC
WFO GSP
County Swain

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 6.44 ft on 08-15-2016
2. 5.36 ft on 04-19-2015
3. 7.34 ft on 01-15-2013
4. 4.46 ft on 03-09-2011
5. 5.70 ft on 12-01-2010

Historic Crests

1. 7.34 ft on 01-15-2013
2. 6.44 ft on 08-15-2016
3. 5.70 ft on 12-01-2010
4. 5.36 ft on 04-19-2015
5. 4.46 ft on 03-09-2011

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WFO Information

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