Major Flood
23 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Thousands of acres are flooded on both sides of the river. Homes are completely underwater and dozens of roads are flooded. Some access problems may exist on Redstone Arsenal due to backwater.
23 ft
Hobbs Island is flooded. Backwaters may reach Highway 36 on Dry Creek near Laceys Spring. Hundreds of acres of land including homes and roads are flooded in northeastern Morgan County. Large portions of farmland in southeastern Madison County are flooded. Backwater flooding may reach some homes near Owens Cross Roads.
21 ft
Backwater causes flooding on Redstone Arsenal. Significant flooding is occurring on the Morgan County side of the river with hundreds of acres and several homes and roads flooded.
19 ft
The entrance to the Ditto Landing area is underwater...along with much of the boat harbor. Several roads in northeastern Morgan County are underwater...and water is beginning to approach a home on River Loop Road in the Laceys Spring Community.
17 ft
Lowland flooding begins. Some access roads in the area become flooded. Water backed into Long Pond Slough begins to approach roads on the Morgan County side of the river.
14 ft
The river starts to cover ramps at the Madison County Boat Harbor at Ditto Landing...as well as pastureland near the river. Backwater from Aldridge Creek covers part of the Ditto Landing Walking Trail. Water backs into sloughs near the river.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 1973 | 26.1 ft | 323,000 cfs |
| Dec 24, 1990 | 24.8 ft | 304,000 cfs |
| May 9, 2003 | 24.67 ft | 292,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHIA1
River
Tennessee River
County
Madison, AL
Coordinates
34.5717°N, 86.5581°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Tennessee River at Whitesburg?
The Tennessee River at Whitesburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03575500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Tennessee River at Whitesburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Tennessee River at Whitesburg is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Tennessee River rises?
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Where is the Tennessee River at Whitesburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Alabama at coordinates 34.5717°N, 86.5581°W. USGS site number: 03575500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.