What is the current flow on Watauga River?

Watauga River was running 54 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 03479000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Watauga River

North Carolina. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 54 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC at gauge 03479000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Watauga River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
03479000	WATAUGA RIVER NEAR SUGAR GROVE, NC	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).