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West Fork Tuckasegee River

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — 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 below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 285 ft³/s over 21 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — 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. USGS gauge 03508050, as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 285 ft³/s over 21 years). 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
86 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
4.13 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 21 (median 285 ft³/s over 21 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE, NC (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 2:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at West Fork Tuckasegee River

H: 84° L: 68°
Light rain
Light rain
82°
|
Feels like 84°
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
73°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
69°
6 AM
Light rain
68°
9 AM
Light rain
69°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
84°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
70°
9 PM
Mist
70°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is West Fork Tuckasegee River?
West Fork Tuckasegee River is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at West Fork Tuckasegee River?
Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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