Major Flood
19 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Teague Road.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. River Mill Road, Teague Road, Ketner's Mill Road, and Old Ketner's Road flood and become impassable.
16 ft
Flooding of agricultural land becomes more extensive. Water reaches the bottom of the river gage house. Portions of Mt. Calvary Road along the river are inundated.
14 ft
Flooding of agricultural land occurs. Portions of Mt. Calvary Road along the river may begin to flood.
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 28, 1867 | 19 ft | — |
| Dec 22, 1990 | 18.02 ft | 35,400 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1975 | 18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WHTT1
River
Sequatchie River
County
Marion, TN
Coordinates
35.2057°N, 85.4970°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sequatchie River near Whitwell?
The Sequatchie River near Whitwell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03571000) 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 Sequatchie River near Whitwell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sequatchie River near Whitwell is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sequatchie River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sequatchie River near Whitwell 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 Sequatchie River near Whitwell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Marion County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.2057°N, 85.4970°W. USGS site number: 03571000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Tennessee River at South Pittsburg
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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.