Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 1154.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 1155.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 1160.0 ft; major flooding begins at 1164.0 ft.
| Action stage | 1154.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 1155.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 1160.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 1164.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 1154.0 ft | FULL POOL |
|---|---|
| 1155.0 ft | FLOOD STAGE MINOR FLOOD DOWNSTREAM "B" |
| 1164.0 ft | MODERATE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM "A" |
| 40000.0 ft | 40,000 CFS WILL CAUSE HIGH WATER AND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD ROADS. CHECK EAP |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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