Water Temperature of the Cheoah River in Tapoco, NC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00 AM EST
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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
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Weather for Tapoco, North Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 24°F
L: 8°F

Tue
H: 34°F
L: 6°F

Wed
H: 33°F
L: 17°F

Thu
H: 33°F
L: 20°F

Fri
H: 29°F
L: 14°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:05 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:58 AM - 9:28 AM6:35 PM - 9:05 PM
Minor Periods
11:19 AM - 12:49 AM12:49 AM - 2:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:29AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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 2:29AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Southern Jackson, and Transylvania Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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 25 at 11:21PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Monday morning very cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. Monday evening through Tuesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:21PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Monday morning very cold wind chills as low as 1 below expected. Monday evening through Tuesday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 4 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Monday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ Monday to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Special Weather Statement issued January 25 at 9:23PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 9:23 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:00 AM
Light snow flurries or isolated snow showers will be possible as moisture availability and temperatures decrease across the area tonight. While the precipitation is expected to be very light, portions of southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and higher terrain of the Tennessee mountains may pick up a dusting to a few tenths of an inch of snow accumulation. In addition, any residual water on roadways may freeze and form black ice as temperatures plummet into the teens. Be prepared for slick spots on roadways overnight into Monday morning, especially untreated secondary roadways. The morning commute could be affected. Use caution if you will be driving.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 11:21PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory Monday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch Monday evening through Tuesday morning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 11:21PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory Monday morning, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch Monday evening through Tuesday morning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:07AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 2 below. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and East Tennessee. * WHEN...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:07AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 2 below. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and East Tennessee. * WHEN...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ this morning. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:07AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For this morning, very cold apparent temperatures as low as 6 below expected. For this evening through Tuesday morning, dangerously cold apparent temperatures as low as 15 below possible in southwest Virginia, northeastern Tennessee, and the mountains of East Tennessee. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:07AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:07 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For this morning, very cold apparent temperatures as low as 6 below expected. For this evening through Tuesday morning, dangerously cold apparent temperatures as low as 15 below possible in southwest Virginia, northeastern Tennessee, and the mountains of East Tennessee. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...For this morning's Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For tonight's Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:29AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning and second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. 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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 2:29AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning and second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:29AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 8 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory below 3500 feet, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning and second Cold Weather Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. 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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:05 PM
Moonset: 1:19 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:58 AM - 9:28 AM6:35 PM - 9:05 PM
Minor Periods
11:19 AM - 12:49 AM12:49 AM - 2:19 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 8:03 PM
Moonset: 2:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:54 AM - 10:24 AM7:33 PM - 10:03 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM2:02 AM - 3:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:00 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 9:06 PM
Moonset: 3:45 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:55 AM - 11:25 AM8:36 PM - 11:06 PM
Minor Periods
12:50 AM - 2:20 PM3:15 AM - 4:45 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 79.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 6:01 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 PM
Moonset: 4:56 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:59 AM - 12:29 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:51 PM - 3:21 PM4:26 AM - 5:56 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 11:14 PM
Moonset: 5:58 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM5:28 AM - 6:58 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
