Emory River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 3:00 AM, the Emory River is flowing at 52 cfs at Oakdale, TN — 100% of normal for the date and down 27% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Emory River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Oakdale, the Emory River is running 52 cfs — 100% of normal, down 27% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 100% of normal).
In the last 24 hours the river is dropping at Oakdale (-27%).
How the Emory River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Oakdale771 ft 52 cfs100%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Emory River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (100%).
Emory River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Emory River At Oakdale TN
Oct 9, 3:00 AM · USGS 03540500 |
52 cfs | 100% | -27% | 2.05 ft | 25.0 ft below | 771 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Dams & reservoirs on the Emory River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Emory River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Emory River
The Emory River is a 40-mile-long river in eastern Tennessee that flows into the Clinch River. The river has a rich history, having been used for transportation and industry in the past. It is fed by several smaller streams and has two major reservoirs: the Melton Hill Reservoir and the Emory River Impoundment. The Melton Hill Dam was built in 1963, creating the Melton Hill Reservoir, which serves as a source of hydroelectric power, flood control, and water supply. The Emory River Impoundment was created by the TVA in the 1970s to manage the flow of water in the river. The river also supports recreational activities such as fishing and boating, and provides irrigation for agricultural land in the region.
Fishing near the Emory River
About the Emory River
How is the Emory River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Emory River is flowing at 52 cfs at Oakdale, TN, about 100% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Emory River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Emory River is at 100% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Emory River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Oakdale (27.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.