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 26 at 10:09AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 5 below to 13 below are expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 12:11PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:11 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

Light snow showers will linger through early this evening before gradually tapering off as moisture diminishes. Light accumulations up to half an inch are possible across the lower elevations, with up to an inch across the higher elevations. Be prepared for slippery road conditions, particularly on bridges and overpasses.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 7:14PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:14 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:00 AM

Lingering moisture and runoff from this weekend's wintry precipitation will create patchy black ice on area roads tonight and Tuesday morning as temperatures remain well below freezing. 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. Temperatures will likely remain below freezing thru late Tuesday morning.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero are expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 10:49AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

* 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...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * 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 26 at 10:49AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

* 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...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 10:09AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 10:09AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:09 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 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 Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 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 Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 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.