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Photo: Sicklefin redhorse (Moxostoma sp.) Youth driving fish toward the fish weir on the Tuckasegee River, the site of historical fish harvest by the Cherokee by USFWS/Southeast (CC BY 2.0) License

Tuckasegee River

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 506 ftΒ³/s over 22 years).

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 03510577, as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 506 ftΒ³/s over 22 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
698 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.05 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 21 (median 506 ftΒ³/s over 22 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BARKER'S CREEK, NC (0.4 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Tuckasegee River

H: 84Β° L: 68Β°
Light rain
Light rain
82Β°
|
Feels like 84Β°
Precipitation
81%
Humidity
55%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
8.7
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming🧴High UV - use sunscreen🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
73Β°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69Β°
6 AM
Light rain
68Β°
9 AM
Light rain
69Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70Β°
9 PM
Mist
70Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tuckasegee River?
Tuckasegee River is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Tuckasegee River?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
How is Tuckasegee River rated?
Tuckasegee River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 19 reviews.

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