Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee water level
River gauge, Cataloochee Creek, North Carolina, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 41.1 cfs
- Water temperature
- 49 °F
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee reads 2.20 ft, a normal level for late October.
That puts it 0.06 ft below the median of 2.26 ft for late October, based on 31 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 2.13 ft (+0.07 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.18 ft and 2.65 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 49 °F.
Compared with 31 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 2.26 ft0.06 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 2.03 ft – 2.52 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (31 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 2.13 ft+0.07 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 2.18 ft – 2.65 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 2.09 ft – 3.39 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
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon River near HepcoRiver gauge, Pigeon River | 1.78 ft | Normal | +0.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Pigeon River below Power Plant near WatervilleRiver gauge, Pigeon River | 6.92 ft | Very high | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Pigeon River near CantonRiver gauge, Pigeon River | 1.43 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| West Fork Pigeon River at BethelRiver gauge, West Fork Pigeon River | 0.12 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| East Fork Pigeon River near CantonRiver gauge, East Fork Pigeon River | −0.08 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| West F Pigeon River above Lake Logan near HazelwoodRiver gauge, West F Pigeon River | 0.83 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 20 mi |
| French Broad River at Hot SpringsRiver gauge, French Broad River | 2.70 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 21 mi |
| Pigeon River at NewportRiver gauge, Pigeon River | 2.78 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
How does Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee compare with last year?
It is 0.07 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 2.13 ft.
What is a normal level for Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee in late October?
The median for late October is 2.26 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.03 ft and 2.52 ft, based on 31 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 Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 04:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.20 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 31 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:03460000(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.66722, -83.07278(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 | 2.20 ft | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 41.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 49 °F | 2026-10-21 08:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Cataloochee Creek near Cataloochee (usgs:03460000). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/north-carolina/cataloochee-creek-near-cataloochee
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