Little Tennessee River near IOTLA
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 11.3 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 9.9 ft on Dec 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 9.1 ft on Jan 31, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Jan 18, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.5 ft | WATER APPROACHES HIGHWAY 28 BRIDGE ROADWAY NEAR GAGE SITE. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | NEEDMORE ROAD FLOODS NEAR MACON/SWAIN LINE. THIS IS GRAVEL ROAD CLOSE TO THE RIVER. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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