Nolichucky River river
Total streamflow across the Nolichucky River was last observed at 3,200 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 6,347 acre-ft of water today; about 53% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 6,049 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2025-07-07 when daily discharge volume was observed at 120,000 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Nolichucky River At Embreeville reporting a streamflow rate of 2,020 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Nolichucky River Below Nolichucky Dam with a gauge stage of 42.35 ft. This river is monitored from 3 different streamgauging stations along the Nolichucky River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 1,533 ft, the Nolichucky River At Embreeville.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Nolichucky River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Nolichucky River
All 3 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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nolichucky River At Embreeville
TN
USGS 03465500
|
2,020 | 1.99 | -6.1 | 103% | 232 | 120,000 | 1,533 |
|
Nolichucky River Below Nolichucky Dam
TN
USGS 03466500
|
1,370 | 42.35 | -22.6 | 56% | 461 | 120,000 | 1,181 |
|
Nolichucky River Near Lowland
TN
USGS 03467609
|
1,830 | 8.19 | -27.4 | 79% | 283 | 48,000 | 1,029 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
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
Nolichucky River
The Nolichucky River is a free-flowing river that stretches for 114 miles through North Carolina and Tennessee. The river has a rich history dating back to the Cherokee and early European settlers. The river's hydrology is heavily influenced by rainfall and snowmelt, and it is known for its scenic beauty and challenging rapids. There are several dams and reservoirs on the Nolichucky, including the Nolichucky Dam and the Davy Crockett Lake. These dams provide hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities for fishing and boating. The Nolichucky River is also an important source of water for agriculture, including apple orchards, vineyards, and cattle farms. The river is popular for whitewater rafting and kayaking, hiking, and camping, making it a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Recreation along the Nolichucky River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Nolichucky River 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 Nolichucky River
Where does the data for the Nolichucky River 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.