Clinch River above Tazewell, TN
Is Clinch River above Tazewell, TN flooding right now?
Clinch River above Tazewell, TN measured 1.58 ft on 2026-09-22 20:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.4 ft below its 12 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.58 ft
Streamflow
714 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 12 ft, with major flooding at 21 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.32 ft on Tue, Apr 5, 1977.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 8.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 12 ft | 10.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 16 ft | 14.4 ft below |
| Major flood | 21 ft | 19.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.32 ft | 1977-04-05 |
| 24 ft | 1962-02-01 |
| 22.27 ft | 1963-03-13 |
| 21.37 ft | 2002-03-19 |
| 21.02 ft | 1973-03-17 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Powell River near Arthur, TN | 15.2 mi | Claiborne County |
| Crockett Creek below Rogersville, TN | 19.8 mi | Hawkins County |
| Martins Fork above Smith, KY | 21.7 mi | Harlan County |
| Bennetts Fork at Middlesboro, KY | 23.1 mi | Bell County |
| Powell River near Jonesville, VA | 23.5 mi | Lee County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.