Lower Tennessee
Watershed Hydrology
The Lower Tennessee Watershed covers an area of approximately 11,300 square miles and is located in the southeastern United States. The watershed is characterized by a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The area receives an average of 50 inches of rain per year, with the majority of precipitation occurring during the summer months. The watershed is fed by numerous tributaries and is home to several large reservoirs, including Lake Guntersville and Wheeler Lake. These reservoirs are used for flood control, recreation, and power generation. In terms of snowpack, the Lower Tennessee Watershed typically receives little to no snowfall each year due to its location in the southern United States. However, occasional winter storms can bring significant snowfall to the area. Interesting climatic facts and trends include an increase in temperatures and precipitation over the past century, as well as an increase in severe weather events such as floods and droughts. These trends are attributed to global climate change and have significant implications for the management and sustainability of the watershed.