Watauga River at Elizabethton water level

Watauga River at Elizabethton is at 3.28 ft and holding steady (−0.01 ft in 24 h). About normal for this time of year (106% of normal flow for October 23).

Water level3.28 ft
Flow533 cfs
Last 24 hours−0.01 ft
Vs. normal today106%
NWS flood statusNot flooding

Updated Oct 23, 10:00 PM CT · Source: USGS gauge 03486000

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Last 7 days

2581114SatSunMonTueWedThuFriAction 7Flood 8.5Moderate 11Major 13
Watauga River at Elizabethton, water level, last 7 days (ft)

Flood stages

Action: 7 ft · Minor: 8.5 ft · Moderate: 11 ft · Major: 13 ft

Is Watauga River floatable right now?

About normal for this time of year Good: about normal for this date. Every river is different; "normal" means typical flow for October 23.

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Watauga River at Elizabethton, TN · 36.3558, -82.2237. USGS page. NWS forecast page.

Readings come from USGS and the National Weather Service and are provisional. They can be wrong or out of date. Rivers change fast: check conditions in person, follow state regulations, and wear a life jacket. Waterline is not a safety or navigation service.