Wartrace Creek at Wartrace
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Bedford County, Tennessee on the Wartrace Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03597590, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Significant flooding along Wartrace Creek is impacting homes and properties on Jernigan Ln and Main St West, and is flooding many roads in the area including Bridge St, Jernigan Ln, Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269, Canon Rd east of Hwy 64, Fairfield Pike east of the railroad crossing, Hwy 269 west of Wartrace, and Hwy 64 south of Wartrace. Flooding is also impacting properties on Hwy 64 near Canon Rd, and the electrical substation just south of the creek.
22 ft
Significant flooding continues to impact homes and properties on Jernigan Ln and Main St West. Bridge St, Jernigan Ln, Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269, Canon Rd east of Hwy 64, Fairfield Pike east of the railroad crossing, and water approaches Hwy 269 west of Wartrace are flooded and impassable. Water covers railroad tracks north of Wartrace, and approaches properties on Hwy 64 near Canon Rd, as well as Hwy 64 south of Wartrace, and the electrical substation just south of the creek.
21 ft
Water approaches railroad tracks north of Wartrace.
20 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the creek, impacting homes and properties on Jernigan Ln and Main St West. Bridge St, Jernigan Ln, Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269, Canon Rd east of Hwy 64, and Fairfield Pike east of the railroad crossing are flooded and impassable, and water approaches Hwy 269 west of Wartrace.
19 ft
Widespread flooding continues along the creek, impacting homes and properties on Jernigan Ln and Main St West. Bridge St and Jernigan Ln are impassable, as well as Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269 and Canon Rd east of Hwy 64. Water approaches Fairfield Pike east of the railroad crossing, and may be impassable at higher levels.
17 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring along the creek, and is impacting homes and properties on Jernigan Ln and Main St West. Bridge St and Jernigan Ln are impassable, as well as Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269, and water approaches Canon Rd east of Hwy 64.
16 ft
Flooding continues to impact areas along the creek. Bridge St is flooded between Hwy 269 and Jernigan Ln, and water approaches homes at the end of Jernigan Ln and on Main St West. Access to Jernigan Ln may be limited at higher water levels. Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269 is impassable, and most of Winette Ayers Park is inundated.
14 ft
Flooding along the creek is impacting most of Winette Ayers Park, and Bridge St between Hwy 269 and Jernigan Ln, and Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269 are covered with water and may be impassable. Water also approaches properties on Jernigan Ln.
13 ft
Areas along the creek, including agricultural land and Winette Ayers Park are significantly inundated, and water approaches Bridge St between Hwy 269 and Jernigan Ln, and Higgins Rd south of Hwy 269.
11 ft
Water continues to inundate low-lying areas along the creek, including agricultural land and Winette Ayers Park.
9 ft
Water begins to inundate low-lying areas along the creek including Winette Ayers Park.
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 6, 2003 | 16.72 ft | 9,420 cfs |
| May 6, 2003 | 16.72 ft | 9,420 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 16.02 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 16.02 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 15.15 ft | 6,790 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WRTT1
River
Wartrace Creek
County
Bedford, TN
Coordinates
35.5273°N, 86.3403°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wartrace Creek at Wartrace?
The Wartrace Creek at Wartrace gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03597590) 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 Wartrace Creek at Wartrace?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wartrace Creek at Wartrace is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wartrace Creek rises?
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Where is the Wartrace Creek at Wartrace gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bedford County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.5273°N, 86.3403°W. USGS site number: 03597590. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey