Little Tennessee River near Prentiss, NC
Is Little Tennessee River near Prentiss, NC flooding right now?
Little Tennessee River near Prentiss, NC measured 2.12 ft on 2026-09-22 21:30:00 UTC. That observation was 12.9 ft below its 15 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.12 ft
Streamflow
288 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 15 ft, with major flooding at 25 ft. The highest crest on record was 17.3 ft on Wed, Nov 4, 1964.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 15 ft | 12.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 17 ft | 14.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 25 ft | 22.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 17.3 ft | 1964-11-04 |
| 15.92 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 15.82 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 15 ft | 1998-10-04 |
| 14.54 ft | 1979-03-04 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cartoogechaye Creek near Franklin, NC | 1.0 mi | Macon County |
| Little Tennessee River at Franklin, NC | 2.5 mi | Macon County |
| Cartoogechaye Creek at Sr 1148 near Franklin, NC | 2.6 mi | Macon County |
| Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC | 13.6 mi | Macon County |
| Little Tennessee River at Needmore, NC | 15.3 mi | Swain 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.