River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS CHAT1
In brief
The Tennessee River at Chattanooga, TN read 634.06 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 14.94 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge CHAT1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 678.90 ft | 1867-03-11 |
| 2 | 674.80 ft | 1875-03-01 |
| 3 | 657.98 ft | 1973-03-18 |
| 4 | 657.20 ft | 2003-05-08 |
| 5 | 651.38 ft | 1998-04-20 |
| 6 | 651.36 ft | 2013-07-08 |
| 7 | 651.14 ft | 2019-02-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Flooding begins.
Moderate flooding begins.
Major flooding begins.
Flood of record, March 11, 1867.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Tennessee River at Chattanooga is at 634.06 ft, 14.94 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 649 ft, minor flooding 651.1 ft, moderate flooding 653 ft and major flooding 655 ft.
The highest crest on record is 678.9 ft, on 1867-03-11.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge CHAT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03568000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.