Pigeon River at Newport
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cocke County, Tennessee on the Pigeon River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03461500, 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
12 ft
19,100 cfs
Moderate Flood
10 ft
13,100 cfs
Minor Flood
8 ft
8,050 cfs
Action Stage
6 ft
4,180 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29.73 ft
Preliminary Flood of Record from 2024 Helene event according to USGS analysis. Water inundates Grace Baptist Church to the lowest gutters; nearby houses inundated with nearly 4 to 6 feet of water. Large swath of downtown Newport including East Broadway and East Main flood with up to a foot or two of water, between N Jefferson Ave and Bear Ave, entering numerous buildings with street-level floors. Inundation of the East Broadway and TN-73 intersection but the Dollar General, mansion, and bridge do not flood.
28 ft
Flooding of City Hall main floor begins. The Courthouse Annex may also be threatened with water.
27.5 ft
Flooding of dance studio building next door to City Hall begins.
23.4 ft
Previous Flood of Record from 1902. Water is perhaps beginning to enter Grace Baptist Church on TN-73 and adjacent houses.
18 ft
Level of berm in yard on right bank, across from gage. No damage to house, but Jimtown Road impassable. Water is getting into a few parking spaces at Grace Baptist Church on TN-73 and adjacent front yards of houses. Water begins to enter the bottom floor of a church on River Road. A building behind the Newport Police on Main Street may begin to take water (this building was wrecked by Helene floodwaters inundating at least the entire first floor).
17 ft
Portions of State Road TN-73 south of Newport become flooded.
16.5 ft
Flooding along Pleasant Grove Road near Edwina expands.
14.5 ft
Flooding of low spots along Pleasant Grove Road near farm land in Edwina.
14 ft
Flooding occurs on the north side of River Street in Newport. The river walk behind Main Street in downtown Newport begins to take water in places.
8 ft
Minor flooding occurs downstream from gage on Highway 25/70 and in the community of Edwina. Jimtown Road may be affected.
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 | 29.73 ft | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 29.73 ft | — |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 23.4 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 23.4 ft | 50,000 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 18.9 ft | 44,600 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pigeon River at Newport?
The Pigeon River at Newport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03461500) 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 Pigeon River at Newport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pigeon River at Newport is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Pigeon River at Newport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cocke County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9606°N, 83.1744°W. USGS site number: 03461500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.