Watauga River At Elizabethton, Tennessee Realtime Data
WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TENNESSEE
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
477
Discharge (cfs)
3.2
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 466 cfs, and a gauge height of 3.16 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 749 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several smaller tributaries, including Laurel Creek and Roan Creek. The Wilbur Dam, located upstream, can affect the river's flow. The Watauga River experiences seasonal fluctuations in flow, with the highest flows in the spring due to snowmelt and the lowest flows in the late summer and fall. The river is known for its excellent trout fishing, and the area around the streamgauge is popular for recreational activities like kayaking and tubing. The hydrology of the Watauga River is an important aspect of the region's natural resources and economy.
July 19, 2026
| Elevation | 1,489.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 3.16 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 466.0 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 96% |
| Year Over Year Average | 499 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 9,780 cfs |
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