Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap water level
River gauge, Buckeye Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.0 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap reads 1.47 ft, a normal level for late October.
The median for late October is 1.43 ft, based on 8 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.04 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.77 ft, a difference of −0.30 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.31 ft and 1.74 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.43 ft0.04 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.29 ft – 1.91 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (8 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.77 ft−0.30 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.31 ft – 1.74 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.31 ft – 1.91 ft
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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Other gauges on Buckeye Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckeye Creek below Buckeye Lake near Cannon GapRiver gauge, Buckeye Creek | 1.42 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 0.2 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watauga River near Sugar GroveRiver gauge, Watauga River | 1.72 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Doe River at ElizabethtonRiver gauge, Doe River | 1.49 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 19 mi |
| Watauga River at ElizabethtonRiver gauge, Watauga River | 378 cfs | Low | +10.0 cfs | 20 mi |
| Yadkin River at PattersonRiver gauge, Yadkin River | 1.06 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Johns River at Arneys StoreRiver gauge, Johns River | 2.38 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 29 mi |
| Linville River near NeboRiver gauge, Linville River | 2.14 ft | Very high | −0.07 ft | 29 mi |
| Elk Creek at ElkvilleRiver gauge, Elk Creek | 1.00 ft | Normal | ±0 | 30 mi |
| South F Holston River near DamascusRiver gauge, South F Holston River | 176 cfs | Normal | −12.0 cfs | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap higher than last year?
No, it is 0.30 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.77 ft.
What is a normal level for Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap in late October?
The median for late October is 1.43 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.29 ft and 1.91 ft, based on 8 years of records.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:40 AM EDT, the water level was 1.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 8 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:0347927162(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.21743, -81.90812(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 1.47 ft | 2026-10-21 08:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.0 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:40 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Buckeye Creek above Buckeye Lake near Cannon Gap (usgs:0347927162). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/buckeye-creek-above-buckeye-lake-near-cannon-gap
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