Nantahala River at Nantahala Dam
Critical Stages
99.5' - Action
102' - Flood
105' - Moderate
110' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 9:00 AM EST 12/17/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 91.76 ft
Flow: -999 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM 12/17 | 91.76 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/17 | 91.76 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/17 | 91.74 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/17 | 91.73 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/17 | 91.73 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/17 | 91.73 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/17 | 91.71 | -999 |
| 3:00 AM 12/17 | 91.7 | -999 |
| 2:00 AM 12/17 | 91.69 | -999 |
| 1:00 AM 12/17 | 91.68 | -999 |
| 12:00 AM 12/17 | 91.68 | -999 |
| 11:00 PM 12/16 | 91.66 | -999 |
| 10:00 PM 12/16 | 91.66 | -999 |
| 9:00 PM 12/16 | 91.64 | -999 |
| 8:00 PM 12/16 | 91.63 | -999 |
| 7:00 PM 12/16 | 91.63 | -999 |
| 6:00 PM 12/16 | 91.61 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/16 | 91.61 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/16 | 91.59 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/16 | 91.59 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/16 | 91.58 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/16 | 91.56 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/16 | 91.54 | -999 |
| 10:00 AM 12/16 | 91.54 | -999 |
| 9:00 AM 12/16 | 91.54 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/16 | 91.53 | -999 |
| 7:00 AM 12/16 | 91.51 | -999 |
| 6:00 AM 12/16 | 91.51 | -999 |
| 5:00 AM 12/16 | 91.49 | -999 |
| 4:00 AM 12/16 | 91.49 | -999 |
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.
105' -
MODERATE FLOODING ALONG SHORELINE AND DOWNSTREAM OF THE DAM. WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS DEFINITELY IMPACTED.
102' -
MINOR FLOODING OF DOCKS, WITH POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT ON CANOERS AND WHITEWATER RAFTING OPERATIONS, BEGINS.
100' -
FULL POOL.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2004 | 98.73 |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 94.91 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
