USGS Watauga River Gauge in Sugar Grove NC
The U.S. Geological Survey gauge in Sugar Grove is located immediately downstream of the Cove Creek confluence with the Watauga River.
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Real-Time Water Gauges on Watauga River
Quickly check what the Watauga River is running with the real-time gauges embedded below. The gauge sites are located in Foscoe and Sugar Grove, N.C., and Elizabethton, Tenn.
Eastern Hellbender: Prehistoric, Giant Salamanders of the Watauga River
Did you know one of the three giant salamanders in the world lives in the Watauga River. The Eastern hellbender can grow 2-feet long or more during its 30-year lifespan. They look prehistoric. Coming from an ancient lineage of salamanders, its body form has changed little over millions of years.
NCEM Gauge on Watauga River Near Foscoe NC
The N.C. Emergency Management operates a gauge upstream of the expert-only Red Roof kayaking run and old Hound Ears Dam on the Watauga River near Foscoe.
Check Water Quality of Watauga River & Lake Sites Each Friday
Each Friday afternoon, the water quality levels of the Watauga River and Watauga Lake are announced. Before you go out for the weekend, check out the water quality levels.
Commissioner Addresses 2nd Beech Intake Proposal Along Watauga River
At a recent meeting, Watauga County Board of Commissioner said the board doesn’t plan on reclassifying the Watauga River for the proposed Beech Mountain intake.
Weekly Water Quality Tests at 11 Watauga River Sites
With quarantine easing and summer temperatures, people are flocking to the Watauga River to hang out, swim, paddle and fish. Before you go, check the water quality of your Watauga RIver destination.