Little Tennessee River near NEEDMORE
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 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.1 ft on Oct 5, 1964 (historic crest)
- 13.0 ft on Oct 1, 1918 (historic crest)
- 12.3 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 11.5 ft on Aug 30, 1940 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.5 ft | 2.5 INCHES IN ONE HOUR WILL CAUSE FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES ALONG NEEDMORE ROAD WEST OF HIGHWAY 28. |
|---|---|
| 6.5 ft | LOW PARTS OF NEEDMORE ROAD WILL BEGIN TO GET WATER ON IT. THIS IS A GRAVEL ROAD. |
| 7.5 ft | WATER APPROACHES HIGHWAY 28 BRIDGE ROADWAY...4 MILES NORTH OF FRANKLIN NEAR IOTLA. |
| 8.0 ft | NEEDMORE ROAD FLOODS NEAR MACON/SWAIN COUNTY LINE. MOSTLY IN SWAIN COUNTY. THIS IS GRAVEL ROAD AND CLOSE TO THE RIVER. |
| 10.0 ft | SEVERAL ROADS ALONG RIVER START TO FLOOD. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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