Nolichucky River at Embreeville
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Washington County, Tennessee on the Nolichucky River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03465500, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
33.88 ft
Flood of record from the 2024 Helene event, as established by high water marks.
24 ft
Previous Flood of Record from 1901.
21.5 ft
A Bumpus Cove Road resident reported that the 1977 flood was said to have gotten into the house she lives in, which sits on a concrete slab, while it did not get into the house next door, which sits two feet higher atop a crawl space. This is a source of uncertainty of impacts at this location and its relation to gauge measurements downstream near the bridge and any effects of damming the bridge may cause near the gauge. These homes were destroyed by Helene flooding; perhaps some may be rebuilt.
18 ft
Water might threaten the lowest of a row of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road a half mile upstream from the bridge. Flows this high contain increasing uncertainty as to how the gauge readings downstream near the bridge are reflective of stream heights and impacts along Bumpus Cove Road. These homes were destroyed by Helene flooding; perhaps some may be rebuilt.
17 ft
Low spots along Hwy 107 between Embreeville and Erwin might flood.
16 ft
Water reaches the pad of the train car at KOA Campground. This campground was destructively impacted by Helene flooding; perhaps it will be restored.
14 ft
Back yards of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road take substantial water. These homes were destroyed by Helene flooding; perhaps some may be rebuilt.
13 ft
Portions of AJ Willis Road will flood.
12 ft
Pasture land around the Highway 107 bridge floods. The channel narrows at the bridge just downstream of the gauge, which may elevate the river level at the gauge during higher flows due to damming effect.
11.5 ft
Property at Bumpus Cove Road and Little Germany Road floods. Much of the Bumpus Cove area was destroyed by Helene flooding; some structures may gradually be rebuilt.
11 ft
The main camping level of the KOA campground is covered by water. This campground was destructively impacted by Helene flooding; perhaps it will be restored.
9.5 ft
Low spots along Little Germany Road will begin to flood.
8.5 ft
KOA campground impacts increase as water flows through portions a little further in. A narrowing of the channel just downstream from the campground might elevate stream height in the campground during higher flows due to a damming effect.
6.5 ft
KOA campground begins to take precautions with sites closest to river.
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 26, 2024 | 33.88 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 33.88 ft | — |
| May 20, 1901 | 24 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| May 20, 1901 | 24 ft | 120,000 cfs |
| Nov 5, 1977 | 21.52 ft | 110,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EMBT1
River
Nolichucky River
County
Washington, TN
Coordinates
36.1782°N, 82.4552°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nolichucky River at Embreeville?
The Nolichucky River at Embreeville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03465500) 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 Nolichucky River at Embreeville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nolichucky River at Embreeville is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Nolichucky River rises?
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Where is the Nolichucky River at Embreeville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.1782°N, 82.4552°W. USGS site number: 03465500. 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 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.