West Prong Little Pigeon River near Gatlinburg, TN
Is West Prong Little Pigeon River near Gatlinburg, TN flooding right now?
West Prong Little Pigeon River near Gatlinburg, TN measured 3.61 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 4.4 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.61 ft
Streamflow
124 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.03 ft on Mon, Apr 13, 2020.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 5.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.03 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 9.41 ft | 2024-01-09 |
| 9.15 ft | 2021-08-17 |
| 8.9 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 8.72 ft | 2023-07-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Little River above Townsend, TN | 10.6 mi | Blount County |
| Little Pigeon River above Sevierville, TN | 11.4 mi | Sevier County |
| Little Pigeon River at Sevierville, TN | 12.7 mi | Sevier County |
| Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC | 19.1 mi | Swain County |
| Abrams Creek below Cades Cove, TN | 19.3 mi | Blount 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.