Sequatchie River Flow Today
As of October 9, 2026 at 2:15 AM, the Sequatchie River is flowing at 77 cfs near Whitwell, TN — 63% of normal for the date and down 5% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Sequatchie 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 Whitwell, the Sequatchie River is running 77 cfs — 63% of normal, down 5% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 63% of normal).
How the Sequatchie 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
- Whitwell666 ft 77 cfs63%
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 Sequatchie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (63%).
Sequatchie River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell TN
Oct 9, 2:15 AM · USGS 03571000 |
77 cfs | 63% | -5% | 0.80 ft | 666 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 Sequatchie River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Sequatchie 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).
Sequatchie River
The Sequatchie River is a 116-mile-long river that flows through Tennessee and Alabama in the United States. The river was named after the Cherokee word for "opossum" and was an important transportation route for the Cherokee and other Native American tribes. The river is part of the Tennessee River watershed and is a tributary of the Tennessee River.
The Sequatchie River is known for its high water quality and diverse aquatic species. It is home to several species of fish, including the smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and catfish. The river also provides water for irrigation and recreation, including kayaking, fishing, and swimming.
There are several dams and reservoirs on the Sequatchie River, including the Nickajack Dam, which was built in the 1960s to provide hydroelectric power and flood control. The Nickajack Dam created the Nickajack Lake, which is popular for fishing and boating.
Overall, the Sequatchie River is an important natural resource for the region, providing water for agriculture, recreation, and industry, while also supporting a diverse ecosystem of plant and animal life.
Fishing near the Sequatchie River
About the Sequatchie River
How is the Sequatchie River flowing right now?
As of October 9, 2026, the Sequatchie River is flowing at 77 cfs near Whitwell, TN, about 63% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Sequatchie River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Sequatchie River is at 63% 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.