Tennessee River at Chattanooga, TN
Is Tennessee River at Chattanooga, TN flooding right now?
No — Tennessee River at Chattanooga, TN is at 633.50 ft, 17.6 ft below its 651.1 ft flood stage, as of 2 hours ago.
Gauge height
633.50 ft
Streamflow
37,500 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 651.1 ft, with major flooding at 655 ft. The highest crest on record was 678.9 ft on Mon, Mar 11, 1867.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 649 ft | 15.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 651.1 ft | 17.6 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 653 ft | 19.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 655 ft | 21.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 678.9 ft | 1867-03-11 |
| 674.8 ft | 1875-03-01 |
| 657.98 ft | 1973-03-18 |
| 657.2 ft | 2003-05-08 |
| 651.38 ft | 1998-04-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain Creek near Glendale, TN | 2.9 mi | Hamilton County |
| Friar Branch at Polymer Dr at Chattanooga, TN | 5.5 mi | Hamilton County |
| South Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga, TN | 6.4 mi | Hamilton County |
| Lookout Creek at Mile 2.6 near Wauhatchie, TN | 7.4 mi | Hamilton County |
| North Chickamauga Creek at Mile Straight, TN | 9.3 mi | Hamilton County |
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