North Toe River at Spruce Pine
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
Sender
Sent
- Upstream gauge unavailableDownstream gauge unavailableThe gauge has been out of service since January 10, 2024. It is not known when or if the gauge will be repaired. For more information, please contact North Carolina Emergency Management at e-mail fimanhelp at ncdps.gov.
Official
CATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 25.5 ft Moderate Flooding 20 ft Minor Flooding 11 ft Action 6.5 ft - The gauge has been out of service since January 10, 2024. It is not known when or if the gauge will be repaired. For more information, please contact North Carolina Emergency Management at e-mail fimanhelp at ncdps.gov.
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
- 16 - FLOOD STAGE. BALLFIELDS WILL BE UNDER WATER AND AREAS BETWEEN THE RIVER AND GREENWOOD RD AND SUMMIT AVE NEAR HIGHWAY 226 WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD.
- 11.5 - BALLFIELDS OFF OF EAST TAPPAN ST NEAR THE RIVER WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD
- 11 - CARPENTERS ISLAND BRIDGE AND MILE QUEENS LOW WATER BRIDGE ARE FLOODED. MOST ROADS IN PIGEON ROOST AND RELIEF AREAS WILL BE FLOODED.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 35.9144, -82.0672 |
| RFC | LMRFC |
| State | NC |
| WFO | GSP |
| County | Mitchell |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| NC EM | Observations courtesy of North Carolina Emergency Management. The NWS does not own, operate, or maintain this site. For any questions or concerns about data availability, quality, or reliability, please contact the NC Division of Emergency Management at fimanhelp@ncdps.gov. |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.00 ft | on 09-09-2017 |
| 2. | 6.50 ft | on 02-03-2016 |
| 3. | 6.96 ft | on 12-02-2015 |
| 4. | 6.46 ft | on 04-20-2015 |
| 5. | 9.58 ft | on 10-15-2014 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 7.00 ft | on 09-09-2017 |
| 2. | 6.50 ft | on 02-03-2016 |
| 3. | 6.96 ft | on 12-02-2015 |
| 4. | 6.46 ft | on 04-20-2015 |
| 5. | 9.58 ft | on 10-15-2014 |
| 6. | 8.56 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 7. | 10.80 ft | on 07-04-2013 |
| 8. | 13.04 ft | on 05-17-2013 |
| 9. | 11.84 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 10. | 8.84 ft | on 01-31-2013 |
| 11. | 10.26 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 12. | 7.02 ft | on 01-18-2012 |
| 13. | 5.44 ft | on 03-05-2011 |
| 14. | 7.68 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 15. | 5.16 ft | on 09-27-2009 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.04 ft | on 05-17-2013 |
| 2. | 11.84 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 3. | 10.80 ft | on 07-04-2013 |
| 4. | 10.26 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 5. | 9.58 ft | on 10-15-2014 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 13.04 ft | on 05-17-2013 |
| 2. | 11.84 ft | on 05-06-2013 |
| 3. | 10.80 ft | on 07-04-2013 |
| 4. | 10.26 ft | on 01-30-2013 |
| 5. | 9.58 ft | on 10-15-2014 |
| 6. | 8.84 ft | on 01-31-2013 |
| 7. | 8.56 ft | on 07-05-2013 |
| 8. | 7.68 ft | on 12-01-2010 |
| 9. | 7.02 ft | on 01-18-2012 |
| 10. | 7.00 ft | on 09-09-2017 |
| 11. | 6.96 ft | on 12-02-2015 |
| 12. | 6.50 ft | on 02-03-2016 |
| 13. | 6.46 ft | on 04-20-2015 |
| 14. | 5.44 ft | on 03-05-2011 |
| 15. | 5.16 ft | on 09-27-2009 |
Gauge Photos
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Probability Information
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Unique Local Info
Observations courtesy of North Carolina Emergency Management. The NWS does not own, operate, or maintain this site. For any questions or concerns about data availability, quality, or reliability, please contact the NC Division of Emergency Management at fimanhelp@ncdps.gov.
Collaborative Agencies
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