Little Tennessee River near Prentiss
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 17.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.3 ft on Nov 4, 1964 (historic crest)
- 15.9 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 15.8 ft on Sep 17, 2004 (historic crest)
- 15.0 ft on Oct 4, 1998 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 2.8 ft | GENERAL RAIN OF 2.8 INCH IN 4 HR CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE FROM 2.6 TO 8.29 FT |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | FARMLAND FLOODING |
| 11.5 ft | WATER WILL START TO SURROUND HOMES UPSTREAM FROM GAGE ON PATTON ROAD. |
| 12.0 ft | WIDE SPREAD FARMLAND FLOODING. |
| 14.0 ft | WATER WILL APPROACH FARM HOMES AND BUILDINGS ON KOVACS AND HUDSON ROADS. WIDESPREAD FAMLAND FLOODING WILL OCCURR. |
| 15.0 ft | WATER WILL ENTER HOMES AND FARM BUILDINGS ALONG THE RIVER. |
| 16.0 ft | BUSINESSES AND SOME HOMES ALONG HUDSON AND KOVACS ROADS WILL HAVE A FEW FEET OF WATER IN THEM. |
Forecast office: NWS Greer · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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