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Tumbling Shoals Creek

River

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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 22 (median 92 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).

stream in North Carolina, USA

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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 02111500, as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 92 ftΒ³/s over 86 years). β€” USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
84 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.14 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date β€” within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 22 (median 92 ftΒ³/s over 86 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge REDDIES RIVER AT NORTH WILKESBORO, NC (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 5:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Tumbling Shoals Creek

H: 89Β° L: 69Β°
Light rain
Light rain
69Β°
|
Feels like 76Β°
Precipitation
85%
Humidity
96%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light rain
70Β°
3 AM
Light rain
70Β°
6 AM
Light rain
69Β°
9 AM
Light rain
71Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
83Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
86Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
81Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
73Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tumbling Shoals Creek?
Tumbling Shoals Creek is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Tumbling Shoals Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.

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