Deep Creek (NC) at Deep Creek road near Bryson City
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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- Upstream gauge unavailableDownstream gauge unavailableWarning: no valid ratings curve available. Transformations to and from FEET/CFS/KCFS will not happen.No secondary data available. Transformations for Flow data and a secondary Y axis cannot be made at this time.
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Observed (OBS) 06/11/2025 11:10 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 12 ft Moderate Flooding 10 ft Minor Flooding 6 ft Action 5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
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 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 |
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 |
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 |
Probability Information
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