River stage
Tennessee River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 24 of 24
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 24 of 24 gauges on the Tennessee River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Tennessee River levels, gauge by gauge
The Tennessee River is measured at 24 gauges across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 4.76 ft | normal, steady |
| Florence | 10.73 ft | normal, steady |
| Guntersville Dam | 17.28 ft | below flood stage |
| Guntersville Dam Headwater/Pool Elevation | 593.61 ft | no flood stage set |
| Scottsboro | 18.50 ft | normal, steady |
| Whitesburg | 5.49 ft | normal, steady |
| Kentucky Lake Pool | 354.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Kentucky Lake Tailwater | 302.18 ft | no flood stage set |
| Chattanooga | 634.06 ft | normal, steady |
| Chickamauga Dam | 679.61 ft | no flood stage set |
| Chickamauga Dam Tailwater | 636.61 ft | no flood stage set |
| Ft. Loudoun Dam (Lenoir City 1E) | 742.02 ft | below flood stage |
| Ft. Loudoun Dam (Lenoir City 1E) | 812.29 ft | no flood stage set |
| Johnsonville | 354.08 ft | normal, steady |
| Kingston | 741.10 ft | no flood stage set |
| Knoxville | 812.24 ft | normal, steady |
| Nickajack Dam (Jasper 5S) | 632.95 ft | no flood stage set |
| Nickajack Dam (Jasper 5S) | 596.58 ft | below flood stage |
| Perryville | 354.31 ft | normal, steady |
| Pickwick Dam Tailwater | 359.20 ft | no flood stage set |
| Savannah | 355.39 ft | normal, steady |
| South Pittsburg | 595.42 ft | no flood stage set |
| Watts Bar Dam | 740.75 ft | no flood stage set |
| Watts Bar Dam | 681.62 ft | below flood stage |
Other rivers nearby
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
- Flint River (AL) 1 gauge
- Duck River 6 gauges
- Indian Creek (AL) 1 gauge
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
- Harpeth River 5 gauges
- Chattooga River (AL, GA) 2 gauges
- Shoal Creek (TN) 1 gauge
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tennessee River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 24 reporting gauges on the Tennessee River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Tennessee River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Decatur is at 4.76 ft; Florence is at 10.73 ft; Scottsboro is at 18.50 ft; Whitesburg is at 5.49 ft.
Where is the Tennessee River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 24 gauges on the Tennessee River across Alabama, Kentucky, Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. 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.