River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TLRT1
In brief
The Tellico River at Tellico Plains, TN read 0.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.06 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TLRT1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.60 ft | 2023-08-15 |
| 2 | 15.00 ft | 1840-05-01 |
| 3 | 14.18 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 4 | 14.15 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 5 | 13.98 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 6 | 13.60 ft | 1957-01-31 |
| 7 | 13.21 ft | 1975-03-30 |
| 8 | 12.97 ft | 1979-03-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Minor areal flooding begins when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.
Substantial areal flooding occurs when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.
Flood of record for this location.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Tellico River at Tellico Plains is at 0.94 ft, 7.06 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft and moderate flooding 12 ft.
The highest crest on record is 15.6 ft, on 2023-08-15.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TLRT1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.