Is the Oostanaula Creek flooding?

Tennessee · 2 gauges · Tennessee river levels

The Oostanaula Creek is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Oostanaula Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.

data refreshed 16 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Oostanaula Creek near Sanford, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.43 ft on 16 March 1973, carrying 8,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1955 (58 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.26 ft, 11.2 ft below that record.

Drains 57 sq mi · gauge elevation 716 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Oostanaula Creek near Sanford, TN	No flooding	2.26 ft	9 ft	32 min ago
Oostanaula Creek at Hwy 30 near Athens, TN	No current data	—	—	—

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.