Tuckasegee HUC8 06010203
A 1,901 km² sub-basin of the Tennessee region in NC, TN. Drought coverage is from the US Drought Monitor (map of 2026-09-01); streamflow classes place each USGS gauge's latest reading against its own day-of-year record.
Health score
67
Moderate
Drought index
211
Severe
Area in D2+
13.14%
0% exceptional (D4)
Gauges below normal
25%
of 4 reporting
Median flow
88%
p38 of record
Water assets
807
19 springs · 145 wells
USGS gauges (4)
- TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BARKER'S CREEK, NC03510577244 cfsp21 · below normal
- TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BRYSON CITY, NC03513000695 cfsp38 · normal
- OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC03512000194 cfsp38 · normal
- TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT SR 1172 NR CULLOWHEE, NC03508050394 cfsp66 · normal
Recent conditions
| Date | DSCI | D2+ % | Gauges low | Flow pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-07 | 211 | 13.14 | 1/4 | p38 |
Top water assets
- 67Raven Forkriver
- 67Scott Creekriver
- 67Scott Creekriver
- 67Trout Creekriver
- 67Tuckasegee River At Sr 1172 Nr Cullowhee, Ncriver
- 67Forney Creekriver
- 67East Fork (Tannasee Creek)reservoir
- 67Wolf Creekreservoir
- 67Oconaluftee Riverriver
- 67Brushy Forkriver