Little Pigeon River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 3:30 AM, the Little Pigeon River is flowing at 97 cfs at Sevierville, TN — 81% of normal for the date and up 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Little Pigeon 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 Sevierville, the Little Pigeon River is running 97 cfs — 81% of normal, up 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 81% of normal).
How the Little Pigeon 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
- Sevierville879 ft 97 cfs81%
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 Little Pigeon River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (81%).
Little Pigeon River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
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Little Pigeon River At Sevierville TN
Oct 2, 3:30 AM · USGS 03470000 |
97 cfs | 81% | +5% | 1.43 ft | 879 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 Little Pigeon River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Little Pigeon 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).
Little Pigeon River
The Little Pigeon River is a 23.4 mile-long river located in the eastern United States, specifically in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. Historically, the river played an important role in the development of the region's economy, and was used to transport lumber and other goods. The river flows through several reservoirs, including the Douglas Dam and the Gatlinburg Reservoir, which are used for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The Little Pigeon River is also used for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting, and supports agricultural uses such as irrigation for crops. Despite its industrial and recreational uses, efforts have been made to protect the Little Pigeon River's ecological health, including the reintroduction of endangered species such as the Hellbender salamander.
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About the Little Pigeon River
How is the Little Pigeon River flowing right now?
As of October 2, 2026, the Little Pigeon River is flowing at 97 cfs at Sevierville, TN, about 81% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Little Pigeon River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Little Pigeon River is at 81% 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.
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.