Streamflow discharge was last observed at 59 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 136 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river is fed by several tributaries and is regulated by several dams, including the South Holston Dam and the Watauga Dam. The river experiences seasonal flow fluctuations, with higher flows occurring in the spring due to snowmelt and potential rainfall. Interestingly, the river is known to have good fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass and rainbow trout. The streamgauge provides useful data for water resource management and flood prediction.
| Elevation | 1,980.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.3 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 59.1 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 89% |
| Year Over Year Average | 67 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,790 cfs |
| Geolocation | 36.81, -81.62 |