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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 12:36PM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:36 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 12:31PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of western North Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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 29 at 1:00PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as 5 above zero to 5 below zero expected at times over the Valley and Plateau as well as Southwest North Carolina, while values as low as zero to 10 below zero can be expected at times over Southwest Virginia. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ Saturday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 12:50PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible, with locally higher amounts up to 10 inches over the higher peaks of the east Tennessee mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 1:00PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low 5 below zero to 20 below zero will be possible at times, with the lowest values over the higher mountains. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 12:50PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:50PM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of one to three three inches possible. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 29 at 12:50PM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:50 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible over the higher mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Cherokee and Clay Counties. In Tennessee, East Polk County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 11:50AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches with locally higher totals possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central, north central, and northeast Georgia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 29 at 11:35AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills ranging from 10 below zero in the north Georgia mountains to the single digits above zero in central Georgia. * WHERE...All of north and central Georgia. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 11:50AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Peachtree City GA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations up to two inches with locally higher totals possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northwest Georgia. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills will range from 5 degrees below zero to the lower teens above zero on Saturday and from ten degrees below zero to to the single digits above zero Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.