Doe River at Elizabethton
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Carter County, Tennessee on the Doe River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03485500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
10 ft
17,300 cfs
Moderate Flood
9 ft
13,700 cfs
Minor Flood
8 ft
10,400 cfs
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
Floor of the gage well house. The Elizabethton Food City store might take water.
12 ft
Catastrophic flooding never before seen. Multiplied dozens of homes and structures flood all along the river. The river reaches the road surface of the Rod Jenkins Bridge. Many homes along River Road and Edgewater Road are flooded. The covered bridge in Elizabethton may be damaged.
11.1 ft
The Elizabethton Food City parking lot floods but the store does not.
11 ft
Extensive Helene-like flooding from Roan Mountain to Hampton to Elizabethton. Main St in Roan Mountain floods. Hampton High School property is inundated, some structures take water. A split level home on Spring Street in Hampton takes 4 ft of water, others also flood. Elizabethton experiences inundation between the Doe River and Hwy 19E from Cat Island Park to the Watauga River, including the Detention Center property, Broad St near Hwy 19E, as well as points upstream. Rivers Edge Fellowship church floods.
10.5 ft
Water may reach floors of some homes on the east side of the river, from South Main Street across from the gage house, downstream to Third Street at the covered bridge. Water also reaches the bottom of the side walls of the covered bridge. The river reaches the bottoms of the Rod Jenkins Bridge and the Long Hollow Road bridge. Some homes along River Road and Edgewater Road may begin to take water. Flooding along Riverview Drive.
10 ft
Flood waters may be spilling into the Cat Island Park area and the surrounding streets.
8 ft
Flooding of yards along the river, including on South Main Street, River Road, and streamside of Edgewater Road. Flooding possible of some structures on Spring Street in Hampton. Often there are initial flash flooding problems around the Roan Mountain community for this Elizabethton gage to reach this stage afterward.
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 27, 2024 | 11.1 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 11.1 ft | — |
| Jan 7, 1998 | 10.92 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| Jan 7, 1998 | 10.92 ft | 21,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1901 | 10.5 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Doe River at Elizabethton?
The Doe River at Elizabethton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03485500) 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 Doe River at Elizabethton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Doe River at Elizabethton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
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Where is the Doe River at Elizabethton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carter County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.3444°N, 82.2103°W. USGS site number: 03485500. 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