RIVER GAUGE · TELLICO RIVER
Tellico River near Tellico Plains
Monroe County, Tennessee
Water level0.67 ft
Flow57 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft
Minor flood9 ft
Moderate flood12 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15.6 ft
Flood of record for this location.
- 12 ft
Substantial areal flooding occurs when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.
- 9 ft
Minor areal flooding begins when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2023 | 15.6 ft | 24,600 cfs |
| Apr 30, 1840 | 15 ft | 21,500 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1973 | 14.18 ft | 19,900 cfs |
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