Major Flood
26 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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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
22 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31.5 ft
Water reaches floor of the gage house.
29.5 ft
Water might begin to enter the restaurant along the river upstream from the gage.
25 ft
Parking lot of restaurant along the river upstream from the gage floods. Flooding also of recreation rental structures nearby. Portion of Pine Hill Road is impassable.
23 ft
Low spot on Pine Hill Road is beginning to flood.
20 ft
Water covers roads along both banks of the river.
17 ft
Minor flooding begins.
15 ft
Action stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1977 | 38.96 ft | 59,500 cfs |
| Feb 28, 1826 | 29.5 ft | 34,000 cfs |
| Jan 28, 1918 | 29.2 ft | 33,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARTT1
River
Powell River
County
Claiborne, TN
Coordinates
36.5425°N, 83.6300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Powell River near Arthur?
The Powell River near Arthur gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03532000) 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 Powell River near Arthur?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Powell River near Arthur is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 26 feet.
How do I get alerts when Powell River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Powell River near Arthur 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 Powell River near Arthur gauge located?
The gauge is located in Claiborne County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.5425°N, 83.6300°W. USGS site number: 03532000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Powell River near Jonesville
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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.