Major Flood
25 ft
Current Water Level
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
BUSINESSES AND SOME HOMES ALONG HUDSON AND KOVACS ROADS WILL HAVE A FEW FEET OF WATER IN THEM.
15 ft
WATER WILL ENTER HOMES AND FARM BUILDINGS ALONG THE RIVER.
14 ft
WATER WILL APPROACH FARM HOMES AND BUILDINGS ON KOVACS AND HUDSON ROADS. WIDESPREAD FAMLAND FLOODING WILL OCCURR.
12 ft
WIDE SPREAD FARMLAND FLOODING.
11.5 ft
WATER WILL START TO SURROUND HOMES UPSTREAM FROM GAGE ON PATTON ROAD.
8 ft
FARMLAND FLOODING
2.8 ft
GENERAL RAIN OF 2.8 INCH IN 4 HR CAUSED THE RIVER TO RISE FROM 2.6 TO 8.29 FT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 1964 | 17.3 ft | 12,200 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 15.92 ft | 11,200 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 15.82 ft | 11,080 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PRTN7
River
Little Tennessee River
County
Macon, NC
Coordinates
35.1500°N, 83.3797°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Tennessee River near Prentiss?
The Little Tennessee River near Prentiss gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03500000) 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 Prentiss?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Tennessee River near Prentiss is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 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 Prentiss gauge located?
The gauge is located in Macon County, North Carolina at coordinates 35.1500°N, 83.3797°W. USGS site number: 03500000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey