Major Flood
27 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
The airport is closed. Interstates 24 and 75 in East Ridge are impassable.
29 ft
The airport can still function at a reduced level. Access to the airport becomes difficult.
28 ft
Major flooding occurs in areas around the airport in Chattanooga. Several roads are blocked, including Highway 153 near Shepherd Road. Many homes in East Ridge are flooded, and some businesses affected.
27 ft
Homes on Arlena Circle (off Shallowford Road) are evacuated. Evacuations also take place at the Fountainbleau Apartments on Spring Creek Road in East Ridge.
24 ft
A few homes in the East Ridge area are flooded.
23 ft
Evacuations begin in some of the low lying areas around Spring Creek in the East Ridge area.
22 ft
Airport Road is closed to traffic. A couple of homes are slightly flooded near intersection of Mack Smith Road and May Street. Flooding becomes extensive around the north end of the airport.
21 ft
Mack Smith Road and Lovell Field Loop become impassable. Water begins to come onto Airport Road, just north of the terminal complex. West Chickamauga Creek increases to near a half mile wide in places, becoming hazardous to adjacent travel in East Ridge.
20 ft
Mack Smith Road is closed. Water crosses Lovell Field Loop, the access road around the north end of the airport runway.
19 ft
Water across Mack Smith Road begins to impede traffic. West Chickamauga Creek overflows its banks near the Georgia state line and inundates several roads and properties in the area.
18 ft
Water begins to cross Mack Smith Road in Catoosa County, Georgia. Flooding begins at golf courses near the confluence of South and West Chickamauga Creeks. West Chickamauga Creek begins to overflow its banks, as well.
16 ft
At 16 feet, water continues to spread into the natural floodplain near the levee, including an area where unsheltered individuals may be present. Water may be up to 1 feet deep.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2003 | 29.29 ft | 35,034 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1990 | 28.72 ft | 27,300 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1973 | 28.7 ft | 30,000 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CHKT1
River
S. Chickamauga Creek
County
Hamilton, TN
Coordinates
35.0139°N, 85.2094°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga?
The S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03567500) 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 S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga?
The NWS-defined flood stage for S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
How do I get alerts when S. Chickamauga Creek rises?
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Where is the S. Chickamauga Creek near Chickamauga gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.0139°N, 85.2094°W. USGS site number: 03567500. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: South Chickamauga Creek at Ringgold
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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.