Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss, Nc Realtime Data
LITTLE TENNESSEE RIVER NEAR PRENTISS, NC
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
145
Discharge (cfs)
1.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 145 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.57 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 191 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's primary constituents are inflows from tributaries as well as precipitation. Potential tributaries include the Cullasaja, Nantahala, and Tellico Rivers. The river experiences seasonal trends, with higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall. Dams on the river include the Fontana Dam and the Cheoah Dam. Interesting hydrological features include the formation of a "braid plain" during high flow events and the presence of numerous waterfalls. Overall, this river is an important resource for water supply, recreation, and aquatic habitat.
July 21, 2026
| Elevation | 2,012.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.57 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 145.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 2009.81 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 64% |
| Year Over Year Average | 227 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,620 cfs |
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