Winter Weather Advisory
2026-11-14T07:00:00-05:00

* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible across the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3,000 feet in the southern Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These conditions could impact higher elevation highways in the southern Appalachian Mountains including... Interstate 26 at Sam's Gap...U.S. 441 at Newfound Gap...U.S. 421 at Trade Gap...and TN 165 at Beech Gap on the Cherohala Skyway.

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Winter Weather Advisory
Until 2026-11-12T16:00:00-05:00 • National Weather Service
* WHAT...Snow expected above 3000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible across the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Elevations above 3,000 feet in the southern Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These conditions could impact higher elevation highways in the southern Appalachian Mountains including... Interstate 26 at Sam's Gap...U.S. 441 at Newfound Gap...U.S. 421 at Trade Gap...and TN 165 at Beech Gap on the Cherohala Skyway.

LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN

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46

Discharge (cfs)

1.3

Gauge Height (ft)

USGS 03497300

Streamflow discharge was last observed at 46 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.30 feet. With the % decrease since yesterday, the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 59 .

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The river is dammed in several locations, including the Townsend and Walland Dams. Seasonal trends show higher flows in the spring due to snowmelt and rainfall, while summer and fall tend to be drier with lower flows. Interesting facts include the presence of several swimming holes along the river and the fact that it has been designated a "Wild and Scenic River" by the National Park Service. Additionally, the river is popular for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.

November 12, 2026

Elevation	1,112.0 ft
Last Updated
Gage height, ft	1.3 ft
Temperature, water, °C	10.3 deg C
Streamflow, ft³/s	46.4 ft3/s
Percent of Normal	32%
Year Over Year Average	148 cfs
24hr Flow Prediction	cfs
Maximum Recorded	8,850 cfs

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LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN

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46

Discharge (cfs)

1.3

Gauge Height (ft)

November 12, 2026

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LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN

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46

Discharge (cfs)

1.3

Gauge Height (ft)

November 12, 2026

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