Major Flood
16 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.6 ft
Platform of gage house doorway.
18 ft
Flood of record.
16 ft
The fairgrounds and buildings along the river begin to flood. Channel improvements have lessened the likelihood of flooding, but development in the flood plain is in danger.
14 ft
Buildings in the flood plain are flooded. Numerous parking lots of venues along the river may be completely flooded, including The Apple Barn, if the chief contributor is the West Prong. A mini golf course near Community Center Drive floods if the chief contributor is the West Prong.
12 ft
Parking lots of various dining and entertainment venues along the river may be flooding. However, the gage is 0.4 mile downstream from the confluence of the Little Pigeon River and the West Prong Little Pigeon River, which are normally of fairly comparable flows. Certain events may substantially impact one of these streams but not the other, or both equally, thus impacts upstream from their confluence cannot be standardized according to this gage.
11 ft
The river runs bankfull. No known damage occurs at this level.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1875 | 18 ft | 55,000 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1896 | 16.8 ft | 46,000 cfs |
| Mar 6, 1867 | 16.5 ft | 43,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SEVT1
River
Little Pigeon River
County
Sevier, TN
Coordinates
35.8783°N, 83.5778°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Pigeon River above Sevierville?
The Little Pigeon River above Sevierville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03470000) 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 Pigeon River above Sevierville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Pigeon River above Sevierville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Pigeon River rises?
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Where is the Little Pigeon River above Sevierville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sevier County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.8783°N, 83.5778°W. USGS site number: 03470000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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On This River
Upstream: West Prong Little Pigeon River 3NW Pigeon Forge (River Divide)
Downstream: Tennessee River at Knoxville
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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.