Sequatchie River river
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Sequatchie River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Sequatchie River
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)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sequatchie River Near Whitwell
TN
USGS 03571000
|
190 | 1.48 | 25.0 | 31% | 24 | 35,400 | 666 |
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
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.
Recreation along the Sequatchie River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Sequatchie 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 Sequatchie River
Where does the data for the Sequatchie 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.