Gauge Description:

There is a painted (RC) gauge on the Rt. 56 bridge at Nash. Nash is the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Tye. Hurricane Isabel and then the high water in December, 2005 have changed the gauge. The gauge reads about a foot higher now (i.e., The "new" 3'2" is more like the "old" 2'2").

As of this writing, 2 1/2 feet is a low minimum. Local paddlers consider three feet a near-perfect level for most of the creek. At four feet the big drops are exceedingly stout - portages for most paddlers - and even the in-between stuff will be juicing. Few paddle this run that high.

The Nash gauge will probably change continually as the cobbles wash out. Knowing rainfall at Montebello is a helpful barometer. The USGS gauge at Lovingston is currently the best bet for figuring out if the NFT is running:
Tye River at Lovingston

Think Rain!