Major Flood
21 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
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
A few structures along the river flood. Backwater moving upstream begins to affect the town of Sneedville, Hancock County, Tennessee. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by flooding of the Clinch River.
18.9 ft
By the time the river reaches Hwy 25E, it may be interacting with the pool of Norris Lake. For example, a stage of 18.9 at the stream gage on 02/17/2025 left flood debris on low spots of Riverside Road downstream from Hwy 25E. Thus the stage there is affected by the river and the lake pools.
16 ft
Extensive flooding of pasture land around Grissom Island occurs. Flooding likely of portions of roads such as River Bend Road, Grissom Island Lane, Pawpaw Road, and Porter Johns Road.
13 ft
The road within a quarter mile of the gage begins to flood.
12 ft
Flooding of pasture land near Grissom Island begins. The city of Tazewell, Tennessee is not affected by flooding of the Clinch River.
10 ft
Action stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 1977 | 29.32 ft | 98,100 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1962 | 24 ft | 66,000 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1963 | 22.27 ft | 56,700 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TAZT1
River
Clinch River
County
Claiborne, TN
Coordinates
36.4250°N, 83.3983°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Clinch River above Tazewell?
The Clinch River above Tazewell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03528000) 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 Clinch River above Tazewell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Clinch River above Tazewell is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Clinch River rises?
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Where is the Clinch River above Tazewell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Claiborne County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.4250°N, 83.3983°W. USGS site number: 03528000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.