River Conditions
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River stage

Shoal Creek (TN)

River level
1.80 ft
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
1 of 1
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Shoal Creek (TN) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Shoal Creek level at Iron City

The Shoal Creek is measured in one place, at Iron City, TN. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Iron City TN 1.80 ft 14.00 ft normal, steady

Recent levels on the Shoal Creek

The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Iron City, TN.

Full history for Iron City →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Shoal Creek flooding right now?

No. The Shoal Creek is below flood stage at Iron City, TN, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Shoal Creek?

The Shoal Creek is at 1.80 ft at Iron City, TN, the only gauge on the river.

Where is the Shoal Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Shoal Creek, at Iron City, TN.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Shoal Creek it is set for the gauge at Iron City, TN, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.