Major Flood
30 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
28 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
42.3 ft
Flood of record. Catastrophic flooding.
30 ft
Homes on Riverview Road are inundated with 5 to 8 feet of water. A few homes on the opposite side of the road might start taking water. Water may reach onto Emory Drive in Harriman.
28 ft
Homes on the near side of Riverview Road will have about 5 feet of water in them. Riverview Road is completely impassable in places. In Harriman, expect flooding in the area of Margrave Drive and Southern Railroad, as well as on low spots of W Carter Ave and Riggs Chapel Rd.
27 ft
Flooding starts on Riverview Road. Homes (mostly elevated) closest to the river can have up to about 4 feet of water in their ground floors. Some storage sheds flood. Homes on the far side of the street will have some water in the yards.
18 ft
Flooding begins of the rural Clifty Creek Road and bridge over Clifty Creek that immediately joins the Emory River there.
12 ft
Minor flooding occurs below Riverview Road. No buildings or roads are threatened.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 1929 | 42.3 ft | 195,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 38.71 ft | 170,000 cfs |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 38.7 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Emory River at Oakdale?
The Emory River at Oakdale gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03540500) 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 Emory River at Oakdale?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Emory River at Oakdale is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
How do I get alerts when Emory River rises?
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Where is the Emory River at Oakdale gauge located?
The gauge is located in Morgan County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9831°N, 84.5580°W. USGS site number: 03540500. 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 US Geological Survey, 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.