OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD, TN
Is OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD, TN flooding right now?
No — OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD, TN is at 2.45 ft, 6.5 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 53 min ago.
Gauge height
2.45 ft
Streamflow
34 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.85 ft on Fri, Feb 7, 2020.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 12 ft | 9.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 12.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.85 ft | 2020-02-07 |
| 9.72 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 9.5 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 9.2 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 8.8 ft | 2011-11-29 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| HIWASSEE RIVER AT CHARLESTON, TN | 3.8 mi | Bradley County |
| OOSTANAULA CREEK AT HWY 30 NEAR ATHENS, TN | 9.9 mi | McMinn County |
| OCOEE RIVER AT PARKSVILLE, TN | 16.2 mi | Polk County |
| SEWEE CREEK NEAR DECATUR, TN | 17.7 mi | Meigs County |
| OCOEE RIVER AT EMF, TN | 18.6 mi | Polk 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.