PIGEON RIVER AT NEWPORT, TN
Is PIGEON RIVER AT NEWPORT, TN flooding right now?
No — PIGEON RIVER AT NEWPORT, TN is at 2.83 ft, 5.2 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 64 min ago.
Gauge height
2.83 ft
Streamflow
293 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 12 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.73 ft on Fri, Sep 27, 2024.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6 ft | 3.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 12 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.73 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 23.4 ft | 1902-02-28 |
| 18.9 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 18.18 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 17.75 ft | 2004-09-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR NEWPORT, TN | 1.6 mi | Cocke County |
| NOLICHUCKY RIVER NEAR LOWLAND | 11.4 mi | Cocke County |
| PIGEON R BL POWER PLANT NR WATERVILLE, NC | 12.7 mi | Haywood County |
| LICK CREEK AT MOHAWK, TN | 18.1 mi | Greene County |
| NOLICHUCKY RIVER BELOW NOLICHUCKY DAM, TN | 18.7 mi | Greene 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.