Major Flood
1164 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: CHEN7). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
1160 ft
Minor Flood
1155 ft
Action Stage
1154 ft
What Floods at Each Level
40000 ft
40,000 CFS WILL CAUSE HIGH WATER AND WILL BEGIN TO FLOOD ROADS. CHECK EAP
1164 ft
MODERATE FLOODING DOWNSTREAM "A"
1155 ft
FLOOD STAGE MINOR FLOOD DOWNSTREAM "B"
1154 ft
FULL POOL
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
NWS LID
CHEN7
River
Little Tennessee River
County
Graham, NC
Coordinates
35.4478°N, 83.9389°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam?
The Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam is 1155 feet. Action stage begins at 1154 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 1160 feet, and major flooding at 1164 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Tennessee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Little Tennessee River at Cheoah Dam gauge located?
The gauge is located in Graham County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.4478°N, 83.9389°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.