Station Name: OCONALUFTEE RIVER AT BIRDTOWN, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
1196 Old Number 4 Rd
Birdtown, NC 28719
Jackson County

GPS Coordinates: 35.46138889, -83.3536111

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 1:21AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:21 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 7 below expected. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains and Rabun County in northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may experience power outages.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 10:28PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one quarter inch in the valleys, and between one half and one inch in the higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...A portion of the mountains of western North Carolina near the Tennessee border, including northern Jackson County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Widespread power outages are likely due to the weight of the ice and snow on tree limbs and power lines. Trees and large limbs could fall on structures, posing threat to life and property. The outages could last for days in some areas. Ice and snow covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice and sleet accumulations will likely increase rapidly overnight. A transition to rain is expected in the valleys of the Tennessee border counties as early as Sunday morning. The rain may change to light snow Sunday night and early Monday morning, while very cold temperatures could result in roads refreezing Sunday night.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 10:28PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Damaging icing expected. Additional sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between three tenths and one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of northeast Georgia, upstate South Carolina, and portions of southwest North Carolina. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Significant ice accumulation on power lines and tree limbs may cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Ice covered roadways will become treacherous and impassable. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice accumulations will rapidly increase Sunday morning, possibly tapering off by Sunday evening. Treacherous road conditions and power outages will remain Sunday night and likely linger through at least Monday.

An Ice Storm Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep a flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.

High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 12:59PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 80 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:59PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch, mainly north of Interstate 40, and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph tonight. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 2 to 8 degrees above zero are expected. * WHERE...Most of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From midnight EST /11 PM CST/ Sunday Night to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:58PM EST until January 25 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:58 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm above freezing by around daybreak.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

High Wind Warning issued January 24 at 11:49PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:49 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 7 PM EST Sunday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally higher wind gusts up to 90 mph are expected across the highest elevations of the foothills such as Cove Mountain.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:59PM EST until January 25 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 11:58PM EST until January 25 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 11:58 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing continues across the area. Total ice accumulations up to four tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible especially for elevated surfaces such as bridges and overpasses * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will slowly warm above freezing this morning.

Travel is discouraged early this morning. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills from 15 above to 0 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Wind chills from 5 to 15 above across much of north and portions of Middle Georgia are expected with wind chills as cold as 0 in the north Georgia mountains. Avoid prolonged exposure if possible and have a safe heating source, particularly for those who may be experiencing power outages.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Ice Storm Warning issued January 24 at 10:04AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:04 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between a quarter of an inch and one inch are expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for extended power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.