Total streamflow across the
Clinch River
was last observed at
7,322
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
14,523
acre-ft of water today; about 127%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
5,773 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at
137,300 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Clinch River Above Tazewell
reporting a streamflow rate of 3,760 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Clinch River At Speers Ferry
with a gauge stage of 5.58 ft.
This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Clinch River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,510 ft, the
Clinch River At Cleveland.
The Clinch River is a 300-mile-long river that flows through Virginia and Tennessee. It has played an important role in the history of the region, being used for transportation and industry. The river is fed by numerous tributaries and its hydrology is influenced by several large dams and reservoirs, including Norris Dam and Melton Hill Dam. These dams provide hydroelectric power and flood control, and also create recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The Clinch River is home to a variety of fish species, including the endangered snail darter. The river is also used for irrigation and agricultural purposes, particularly in the lower reaches of the river in Tennessee. Despite its importance to the region, the Clinch River has faced challenges in recent years due to pollution and habitat degradation.
Last Updated | 2024-12-21 |
Discharge Volume | 14,523 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
7,322.0 cfs
-588.0 cfs (-7.43%) |
Percent of Normal | 126.84% |
Maximum |
137,300.0 cfs
2020-02-07 |
Seasonal Avg | 5,773 cfs |
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clinch River At Cleveland
USGS 03524000 |
972 cfs | 3.38 ft | -12.43 | |||||
Clinch River At Speers Ferry
USGS 03527000 |
2590 cfs | 5.58 ft | -6.83 | |||||
Clinch River Near Looneys Gap
USGS 03527220 |
245 cfs | 2.46 ft | -9.93 | |||||
Clinch River Above Tazewell
USGS 03528000 |
3760 cfs | 4.09 ft | -6.47 |
The Clinch River rises near Tazewell, Virginia, and flows southwest for more than 300 miles (480 km) through the Great Appalachian Valley, gathering various tributaries, including the Powell River, before joining the Tennessee River in Kingston, Tennessee.