Roaring Fork (Fisher River tributary) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Roaring Fork
Show map of North Carolina Show map of the United States 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.