Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19.8 ft
Water reaches the bridge surface where the gage is located.
18.5 ft
Old white home on Red Bank Road upstream from Spence Mountain Loop may begin to flood.
17.5 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge where the gage is located.
16.5 ft
Log cabin homes on Red Bank Road downstream from Spence Mountain Loop may begin to flood.
15 ft
Flooding begins of lowest lots in River Cove RV Campground.
12 ft
Low spots on Snapp Road may begin to flood.
10.5 ft
Flooding of Red Bank Road near Red Bank Circle. Flooding of low spot on Red Bank Road across the river from River Cove Campground.
7.5 ft
Maples Branch Road within a quarter mile downstream from the gage begins to flood.
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 | 11.87 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RICT1
River
Little Pigeon River
County
Sevier, TN
Coordinates
35.8154°N, 83.4382°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Little Pigeon River at Richardson Cove (Maples Branch)?
The Little Pigeon River at Richardson Cove (Maples Branch) 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 Little Pigeon River at Richardson Cove (Maples Branch)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Little Pigeon River at Richardson Cove (Maples Branch) is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Little Pigeon River rises?
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Where is the Little Pigeon River at Richardson Cove (Maples Branch) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sevier County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.8154°N, 83.4382°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 EMA