Lookout Creek Flow Today
As of October 15, 2026 at 12:30 AM, Lookout Creek is flowing at 8.1 cfs near Blue River, OR — 62% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite
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Lookout Creek 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 Blue River, Lookout Creek is running 8.1 cfs — 62% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 62% of normal).
How the Lookout Creek 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
- Blue River1,392 ft 8.1 cfs62%
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 Lookout Creek streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (62%).
Lookout Creek flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lookout Creek Near Blue River OR
Oct 15, 12:30 AM · USGS 14161500 |
8.1 cfs | 62% | 0% | 1.53 ft | 1,392 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.
Lookout Creek 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).
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.
Fishing near the Lookout Creek
About the Lookout Creek
How is the Lookout Creek flowing right now?
As of October 15, 2026, Lookout Creek is flowing at 8.1 cfs near Blue River, OR, about 62% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Lookout Creek running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Lookout Creek is at 62% 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.