Major Flood
16 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: OMAT1). 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
6.75 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15.5 ft
Water reaches the surface of the Bethel Church Road bridge, and may reach the main floor of the church.
13.7 ft
Water reaches the surfaces of the Arnold Park Way bridge and the Licklog Hollow Road bridge.
12.3 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Arnold Park Way bridge.
11.5 ft
Water reaches the surface of the Dixon Branch Road bridge.
11 ft
Licklog Hollow Road floods on the approach to the bridge. Water reaches the bottom of the bridge.
10.5 ft
Water floods the surface of the Oma Lee bridge where the gage is located.
9.5 ft
Widespread flooding of Bethel Baptist Church parking lots, and water may be contacting the brick wall on the lowest corner of the classroom building nearest the river.
8.5 ft
Flooding occurs in the parking lots of Bethel Baptist Church on Bethel Church Road. Water reaches the bottom of the Dixon Branch Road bridge.
7 ft
Flooding of North Ball Hollow Road along nearby Dunn Creek may occur.
6.75 ft
County EMA threshold for possible flooding.
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 | 8.42 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
OMAT1
County
Sevier, TN
Coordinates
35.8482°N, 83.3927°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Fork Little Pigeon River 3SSE Fair Garden (Oma Lee)?
The East Fork Little Pigeon River 3SSE Fair Garden (Oma Lee) 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 East Fork Little Pigeon River 3SSE Fair Garden (Oma Lee)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Fork Little Pigeon River 3SSE Fair Garden (Oma Lee) is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 6.75 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the East Fork Little Pigeon River 3SSE Fair Garden (Oma Lee) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sevier County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.8482°N, 83.3927°W. 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 Sevier County