Tennessee River at Chattanooga
Critical Stages
649' - Action
651.1' - Flood
653' - Moderate
655' - Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 8:00 AM EST 12/6/25
Status: No Flooding
Stage: 633.61 ft
Flow: 38.1 kcfs
Forecast
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 PM 12/6 | 634.34 | 41.6 |
| 7 PM 12/6 | 634.22 | 41.1 |
| 1 AM 12/7 | 634.1 | 40.5 |
| 7 AM 12/7 | 634.07 | 40.3 |
| 1 PM 12/7 | 634.07 | 40.3 |
| 7 PM 12/7 | 634.07 | 40.3 |
| 1 AM 12/8 | 634.07 | 40.3 |
| 7 AM 12/8 | 634.15 | 40.7 |
| 1 PM 12/8 | 634.16 | 40.8 |
| 7 PM 12/8 | 634.16 | 40.8 |
| 1 AM 12/9 | 634.17 | 40.8 |
| 7 AM 12/9 | 634.07 | 40.3 |
| 1 PM 12/9 | 634.06 | 40.3 |
| 7 PM 12/9 | 634.06 | 40.3 |
| 1 AM 12/10 | 634.05 | 40.2 |
| 7 AM 12/10 | 634 | 40 |
| 1 PM 12/10 | 634 | 40 |
| 7 PM 12/10 | 633.99 | 39.9 |
| 1 AM 12/11 | 633.99 | 39.9 |
| 7 AM 12/11 | 633.98 | 39.9 |
| 1 PM 12/11 | 633.98 | 39.9 |
| 7 PM 12/11 | 633.98 | 39.9 |
| 1 AM 12/12 | 633.98 | 39.9 |
| 7 AM 12/12 | 633.97 | 39.8 |
| 1 PM 12/12 | 633.96 | 39.8 |
| 7 PM 12/12 | 633.96 | 39.8 |
| 1 AM 12/13 | 633.96 | 39.8 |
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM 12/6 | -9999 | -999 |
| 8:00 AM 12/6 | 633.61 | 38.1 |
| 7:00 AM 12/6 | 633.44 | 37.3 |
| 6:00 AM 12/6 | 633.26 | 36.4 |
| 5:00 AM 12/6 | 633.37 | 36.9 |
| 4:00 AM 12/6 | 633.44 | 37.3 |
| 3:00 AM 12/6 | 633.46 | 37.4 |
| 2:00 AM 12/6 | 633.51 | 37.6 |
| 1:00 AM 12/6 | 633.6 | 38 |
| 12:00 AM 12/6 | 633.67 | 38.4 |
| 11:00 PM 12/5 | 633.83 | 39.1 |
| 10:00 PM 12/5 | 634.12 | 40.6 |
| 9:00 PM 12/5 | 634.57 | 42.7 |
| 8:00 PM 12/5 | 634.62 | 43 |
| 7:00 PM 12/5 | 634.69 | 43.3 |
| 6:00 PM 12/5 | 634.7 | 43.4 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | 634.77 | 43.7 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | 634.77 | 43.7 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | 634.77 | 43.7 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | 634.76 | 43.7 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | 634.72 | 43.5 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | 634.71 | 43.4 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | 634.71 | 43.4 |
| 10:00 AM 12/5 | 634.72 | 43.5 |
| 9:00 AM 12/5 | 634.67 | 43.2 |
| 8:00 AM 12/5 | 634.51 | 42.4 |
| 7:00 AM 12/5 | 634.12 | 40.6 |
| 6:00 AM 12/5 | 634.15 | 40.7 |
| 5:00 AM 12/5 | 634.12 | 40.6 |
| 4:00 AM 12/5 | 634.14 | 40.7 |
678.9' -
Flood of record, March 11, 1867.
655' -
Major flooding begins.
653' -
Moderate flooding begins.
651.1' -
Flooding begins.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Mar 11, 1867 | 678.9 |
| Mar 1, 1875 | 674.8 |
| Mar 18, 1973 | 657.98 |
| May 8, 2003 | 657.2 |
| Apr 20, 1998 | 651.38 |
| Jul 8, 2013 | 651.36 |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 651.14 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
