Lookout Creek river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Lookout Creek. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Lookout Creek
All 1 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lookout Creek Near Blue River
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USGS 14161500
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32 | 1.99 | -6.7 | 32% | 6 | 8,000 | 1,392 |
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Lookout Creek
Lookout Creek is a 44.3-mile-long waterway in northwestern Georgia and southeastern Tennessee that flows into the Tennessee River. The creek has a rich history, including being a site of conflict between Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War. The hydrology of the creek is influenced by the surrounding mountains, and it is fed by several smaller streams.
There are two main reservoirs on Lookout Creek, including Nickajack Lake and Lookout Lake, both of which are formed by dams. Nickajack Lake is used for hydroelectric power generation, flood control, and recreational purposes such as boating and fishing. Lookout Lake is primarily used for flood control and water storage.
In addition to its use for hydroelectric power generation and flood control, Lookout Creek is also used for agricultural purposes, such as irrigation and livestock watering. The creek and its surrounding area are popular for recreational activities such as hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.
Recreation along the Lookout Creek
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Lookout Creek in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Lookout Creek
Where does the data for the Lookout Creek come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.