Tennessee River at Knoxville Water Level

Current Water Level

Gage Height

Streamflow

Last Reading

This is an NWS forecast point (LID: KNOT1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →

FLOOD STAGES

Know the flood categories.

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

Major Flood

830 ft

Moderate Flood

825 ft

Minor Flood

820 ft

Action Stage

817 ft

Low-Water Impacts

806 ft

Municipal and industrial water intakes could experience operational issues below this elevation.

What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.

7-Day Water Level Chart

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Historic Crests

Date	Stage	Flow
Mar 28, 1994	819.29 ft	—
Feb 23, 2019	816.86 ft	—

About This Gauge

NWS LID

KNOT1

River

Tennessee River

County

Knox, TN

Coordinates

35.9458°N, 83.9467°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Tennessee River at Knoxville?

The Tennessee River at Knoxville gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Tennessee River at Knoxville?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Tennessee River at Knoxville is 820 feet. Action stage begins at 817 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 825 feet, and major flooding at 830 feet.

How do I get alerts when Tennessee River rises?

Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Tennessee River at Knoxville 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 Tennessee River at Knoxville gauge located?

The gauge is located in Knox County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9458°N, 83.9467°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.

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On This River

Upstream: French Broad River below Douglas Dam Downstream: Tennessee River above Ft. Loudoun Dam (Lenoir City 1E)

More Resources

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Source & Notes

Data provided by: Observations courtesy of TVA

Tennessee River at Knoxville Water Level & Flood Stage.