Major Flood
14.5 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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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
10.5 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14.5 ft
Water reaches the main floor of a house adjacent to the bridge with the gage.
11.5 ft
Water reaches top of the bridge side walls at the gage site.
10.5 ft
Flooding of the driveway of the house adjacent to the bridge with the gage.
9 ft
Water reaches surface of the bridge on Old Valley Road at the gage site.
7 ft
Water reaches bottom of the bridge with the gage.
6.5 ft
Flooding of the stream-adjacent RV camper lots in the campground on Sequoia Drive.
6 ft
County EMA threshold for possible flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 7.49 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
WALT1
County
Sevier, TN
Coordinates
35.7853°N, 83.6265°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Waldens Creek 4W Pigeon Forge (Old Valley)?
The Waldens Creek 4W Pigeon Forge (Old Valley) 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 Waldens Creek 4W Pigeon Forge (Old Valley)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Waldens Creek 4W Pigeon Forge (Old Valley) is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10.5 feet, and major flooding at 14.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when this river rises?
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Where is the Waldens Creek 4W Pigeon Forge (Old Valley) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Sevier County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.7853°N, 83.6265°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Upstream: Waldens Creek 6WSW Pigeon Forge (Little Valley)
Downstream: Waldens Creek 2NW Pigeon Forge (Tiger Drive)
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of Sevier County