RIVER GAUGE · LITTLE RIVER (TN)
Little River (TN) at Townsend
Blount County, Tennessee
Water level1.44 ft
Flow76 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood7 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Water may begin topping the bridge on Stables Drive. Flooding may also begin to occur on low spots of Hwy 73 Townsend Entrance Road.
- 12 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Stables Drive. Flooding of homes near the Dark Island area is expected.
- 8 ft
Portions of Carnes Road flood. Various low-lying campgrounds along the river will be impacted.
- 7 ft
Low portions of Old Walland Hwy flood.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 1994 | 15.75 ft | 27,100 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1973 | 12.3 ft | 16,000 cfs |
| May 5, 2003 | 12 ft | 15,600 cfs |
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