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Roaring Fork
Map of Roaring Fork mouth location
Map of Roaring Fork mouth location
Map of Roaring Fork mouth location
Map of Roaring Fork mouth location
Location of Roaring Fork mouth
Other name(s) Tributary to Fisher River
Country United States
State North Carolina
County Surry
Alleghany
Physical characteristics
Main source Ramey Creek divide
about 2 miles south-southwest of High Point Spur
2,730 ft (830 m)
36°31′17″N 080°55′32″W / 36.52139°N 80.92556°W / 36.52139; -80.92556
River mouth Fisher River
about 1 mile south of Lowgap, North Carolina
1,258 ft (383 m)
36°30′17″N 080°51′20″W / 36.50472°N 80.85556°W / 36.50472; -80.85556
Length 5.84 mi (9.40 km)
Basin features
Progression generally southeast
River system Yadkin River
Basin size 13.09 square miles (33.9 km2)
Tributaries
  • Left:
    unnamed tributaries
  • Right:
    Ramey Creek
Bridges Fishers Peak View, Carson Creek Road (x2), Ramey Creek Road (x2), Warrior Mountain Lane

Roaring Fork is a 5.84 mi (9.40 km) long 3rd order tributary to the Fisher River in Surry County, North Carolina.

Course

Roaring Fork rises on the divide of Ramey Creek about 2 miles south-southwest of High point Spur. Roaring Fork then flows generally southeast to join the Fisher River about 1 mile south of Lowgap, North Carolina.

Watershed

Roaring Fork drains 13.09 square miles (33.9 km2) of area, receives about 48.5 in/year of precipitation, has a wetness index of 272.01, and is about 74% forested.

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