Nantahala River at Nantahala Dam
Future / Actual / Minor
OWP 2.0 WWA Modal Title
01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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- Warning: 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) 07/15/2025 8:00 PM EDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 110 ft Moderate Flooding 105 ft Minor Flooding 102 ft Action 99.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.
Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
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
- 2400 - A DISCHARGE OF 2400 CFS WILL LIKELY CAUSE FLOODING PROBLEMS DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM.
- 720 - 720 CFS OR HIGHER MAY CAUSE PROBLEMS DOWN STREAM. THE SECTION OF NANTAHALA DAM ROAD THAT FORDS THE RIVER WILL BE CLOSED.
- 110 - MAJOR FLOODING BEGINS. HOMES AND BRIDGES DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM MAY BE AFFECTED. DANGEROUS FOR WHITEATER RAFTING AND OTHER WATER ENTHUSIASTS.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 94.91 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
| 2. | 98.73 ft | on 09-22-2004 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 94.91 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
| 2. | 98.73 ft | on 09-22-2004 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 98.73 ft | on 09-22-2004 |
| 2. | 94.91 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 98.73 ft | on 09-22-2004 |
| 2. | 94.91 ft | on 03-12-2011 |
Unique Local Info
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Collaborative Agencies
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