Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OTTN7). 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
RIVERSIDE ROAD WILL BE FLOODED.
15 ft
PARK NEAR THE RIVER GAGE WILL BE FLOODED.
11.6 ft
11.6 CREST RESULTED IN CREST AT PRTN7 OF 8.29 FT
11 ft
RIVER FLOODS FARM FIELDS NEAR THE RIVER.
6 ft
6 INCHES OF RAIN IN 6 HOURS WILL CAUSED URBAN FLOODING IN WESTERN MACON COUNTY...WEST OLD MURPHY ROAD AND MIDDLE CREEK RD FLOODED.
3.5 ft
3.5 INCHES IN 7 HRS WILL CAUSE CREEK TO RISE AROUND 10 FT (1.44 TO 13 FT).
2.75 ft
2.75 TO 3.50 INCHES IN 12 HOUR PERIOD CAUSED THE LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER AT PRENTISS TO RISE TO 4 TO 5.3 FT AND CARTOOGECHAYE CREEK ROSE TO 5.5 FT AT FRANKLIN. GAGE HERE ROSE TO 11 FT.
2.65 ft
2.65 INCH IN 4 HOURS CAUSED STREAM TO RISE 11 FT
2 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 2 INCH IN 6 HOUR WILL CAUSE A 3.5 TO 4 FT RISE HERE. AND WILL TAKE RIVER UP 2.5 FT AT PRENTISS- PRTN7.
1.5 ft
1.5 INCH IN 3 HR CAUSED A 2.5- 3.0 FT RISE HERE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2009 | 18.14 ft | — |
| Feb 11, 2018 | 15 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 2015 | 13.7 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OTTN7
River
Little Tennessee River
County
Macon, NC
Coordinates
35.0578°N, 83.3858°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Tennessee River near Otto?
The Little Tennessee River near Otto 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 near Otto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Tennessee River near Otto is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Tennessee River rises?
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Where is the Little Tennessee River near Otto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.0578°N, 83.3858°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.