South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga, TN
Is South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga, TN flooding right now?
South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga, TN measured 4.24 ft on 2026-11-11 13:15:00 UTC. That observation was 13.8 ft below its 18 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.24 ft
Streamflow
173 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 18 ft, with major flooding at 27 ft. The highest crest on record was 29.29 ft on Thu, May 8, 2003.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 16 ft | 11.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 18 ft | 13.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 22 ft | 17.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 27 ft | 22.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 29.29 ft | 2003-05-08 |
| 28.72 ft | 1990-02-17 |
| 28.7 ft | 1973-03-17 |
| 28.54 ft | 2009-09-22 |
| 27.73 ft | 1951-03-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Friar Branch at Polymer Dr at Chattanooga, TN | 2.5 mi | Hamilton County |
| West Chickamauga Creek at Ga 146, near Lakeview, GA | 3.9 mi | Catoosa County |
| Tennessee River at Chattanooga, TN | 6.4 mi | Hamilton County |
| South Chickamauga Creek at Ringgold, GA | 8.1 mi | Catoosa County |
| Chattanooga Creek at Ga193, near Flintstone, GA | 8.1 mi | Walker 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.