Station Name: CHEOAH RIVER NR BEARPEN GAP NR TAPOCO, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,319 feet

Nearest Address:
Tapoco Rd
Tapoco, NC 28771
Graham County

GPS Coordinates: 35.4383333, -83.91888889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:04AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 3:35AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Lingering slush and runoff has refrozen and likely resulted in patchy black ice on area roads. Icy patches will remain until temperatures can warm above freezing later this morning. If traveling this morning, be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 5:37PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Flurries and snow showers will linger this evening, especially along the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee mountains, northeast Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. After the sun sets, temperatures will fall further into the teens and single digits with lower wind chills expected. Any moisture from recent rain or snow will re-freeze and create black ice. Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Tuesday morning, especially on untreated roadways. Use caution if traveling. Temperatures are expected to rise at least slightly above freezing for many places on Tuesday.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:38AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chill values will be possible on ridge tops. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until noon EST /11 AM CST/ today. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:38AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chills may briefly occur over the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:04AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:04AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.