Hiwassee River Flow
The latest USGS readings for the Hiwassee River were last reported on June 5, 2018. Each gauge’s most recent value is listed below. ❤ Favorite
Hiwassee River map
See the Hiwassee River on a live map
Every gauge, dam and paddle run on the river, one tap each:
- Gauges now — which reaches are high or low
- Dams & paddle runs — storage and what’s in range
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Hiwassee 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.
No gauge on the Hiwassee River has reported in the last 3 days. The table below shows each gauge’s last reading.
How the Hiwassee 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.
Hiwassee River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Hiwassee River At Charleston TN
Last reported Jun 5 · USGS 03566000 |
10,400 cfs | · | · | 17.91 ft | 679 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.
Paddle runs on the Hiwassee River
Each run is checked against its runnable range using the gauge it is keyed to (or the nearest gauge on this river).
| Run | Status | Flow now | Runnable range | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apalachia Powerhouse (Rm 53.5) To Us411 Bridge (Rm 43.0) | No live range | · | 27–393 cfs typical | III–IV |
Dams & reservoirs on the Hiwassee River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Hiwassee 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).
Hiwassee River
The Hiwassee River, located in Tennessee and North Carolina, is a major tributary of the Tennessee River and stretches for 147 miles. Historically, the Hiwassee River was important to the Cherokee people who used it for transportation and fishing. Today, the river is used for recreational purposes including fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river is also used for irrigation for local agriculture. Several dams and reservoirs, such as the Chatuge Dam and Reservoir and the Hiwassee Dam and Reservoir, have been built along the river for hydroelectric power and flood control purposes. The Hiwassee Dam, built in 1940, is the tallest overspill dam in the world at 307 feet tall. The river's hydrology is influenced by the Appalachian Mountains and has a diverse range of aquatic species.
Fishing near the Hiwassee River
About the Hiwassee River
How is the Hiwassee River flowing right now?
Snoflo has no USGS reading for the Hiwassee River from the last 3 days; the latest readings were reported June 5, 2018. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Hiwassee River running high or low?
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.
Is the Hiwassee River runnable for paddling today?
Each run in the paddle table is checked against its runnable range using its gauge's live flow.
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.