Major Flood
15 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Water reaches the surfaces of the bridge on Eastanallee Valley Road near Cooper Road, and the bridge on Britton Road.
11 ft
Flooding of low spots along Eastanallee Valley Road near Frank Shamblin Road.
9.5 ft
Stream is out of its banks. Substantial flooding of the back yard of a home between the Eastanallee Valley Road bridge and Coopers Road. Flooding begins of low spot on Britton Road near the bridge on the west side.
8 ft
At or above bankfull in places.
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 6, 2020 | 9.85 ft | 3,290 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 9.72 ft | 3,030 cfs |
| Dec 26, 2015 | 9.5 ft | 2,640 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OOBT1
River
Oostanaula Creek
County
McMinn, TN
Coordinates
35.3276°N, 84.7051°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE?
The Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03565500) 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 Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Oostanaula Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Oostanaula Creek at Sanford 1SE gauge located?
The gauge is located in McMinn County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.3276°N, 84.7051°W. USGS site number: 03565500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.