Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.91 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 2 | 22.90 ft | 2015-12-26 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
River stage
Scottsboro, Tennessee River
- River level
- 18.50 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 21.50 ft
- Flood stage
- 28.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.91 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS SCRA1
- Record crest
- 22.91 ft
- Flood stage
- 28.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 31.00 ft
- Major flood
- 35.00 ft
- Crest date
- 2019-02-24
In brief
The Tennessee River at Scottsboro, AL read 18.50 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 3.00 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge SCRA1
Stage threshold profile
What happens at each level
- 21.50 ft
Boathouses near the river begin to flood...but little or no damage occurs.
- 23.00 ft
The river begins to flood the road to Camp Jackson near the park entrance. Most of the camp is not affected at this stage.
- 28.00 ft
Dwellings near Lake Guntersville begin to flood...and an old mill on the right bank also floods. Backwater may be causing high water to approach structures southeast of Scottsboro. Water begins to approach lodges at Camp Jackson.
- 31.00 ft
Portions of Highway 35 between Highway 72 and the river are likely underwater...along with dwellings and low lying areas near the river. Backwater is likely causing significant flooding near tributaries...including on the south side of Scottsboro.
- 35.00 ft
Major flooding is occurring on the south side of Scottsboro...with numerous roads and buildings flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tennessee River flooding at Scottsboro?
No. The Tennessee River at Scottsboro is at 18.5 ft, 3.0 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Scottsboro?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 21.5 ft, minor flooding 28 ft, moderate flooding 31 ft and major flooding 35 ft.
What is the highest the Tennessee River has been at Scottsboro?
The highest crest on record is 22.91 ft, on 2019-02-24.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge SCRA1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.