Clinch River near Speers Ferry
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 28.0 ft; major flooding begins at 32.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 28.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 32.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 36.7 ft on Apr 5, 1977 (historic crest)
- 33.0 ft on Feb 1, 1862 (historic crest)
- 32.5 ft on Mar 19, 2002 (historic crest)
- 29.9 ft on Mar 12, 1963 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Copper Creek Road at the Rexrena Access floods. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Low spots along Waters Edge Road flood. Most structures along Waters Edge Road are opposite the river and uphill from the road. |
| 18.5 ft | Bridge Street floods off of Clinch River Hwy near the suspension foot bridge. The grassy lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods. |
| 19.5 ft | The gravel lot portion of an RV campground 0.8 miles upstream from the Clinchport Boat Ramp floods. |
| 21.0 ft | Additional flooding on Waters Edge Road. Low spots on Anglers Way Rd flood. One or two houses are threatened. Most riverside dwellings along Anglers Way Road are in the flood plain, lower than the road, but are mobile such as campers or fifth-wheelers. The parking lot of the Clinchport Boat Ramp off of Clinch River Hwy floods. |
| 24.0 ft | A few additional homes are affected. Evacuations are possible. |
| 28.0 ft | Several homes are flooded. Evacuations are likely. |
| 32.0 ft | Widespread flooding is likely and evacuations continue. Damage to buildings and roads. |
| 44.0 ft | The river reaches the Highway 23/58 bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Morristown · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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