+21.0 cfs (+3.22%) since yesterday
118.38% of Normal
•
2 Streamgauges
Total streamflow across the
Watauga River
was last observed at
673
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
1,335
acre-ft of water today; about 118%
of normal.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
569 cfs,
with recent peaks last observed
on
2020-02-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at
12,870 cfs.
Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the
Watauga River At Elizabethton
reporting a streamflow rate of 563 cfs.
This is also the highest stage along the Watauga River, with a gauge stage of
3.33 ft at this location.
This river is monitored from 2 different streamgauging stations along the Watauga River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 2,613 ft, the
Watauga River Near Sugar Grove.
Last Updated
2024-10-23
Streamflow
673.0 cfs
Percent of Normal
118.38%
Maximum
12,870.0 cfs
2020-02-06
About the watauga river
The Watauga River is a tributary of the Tennessee River that runs for approximately 78 miles through North Carolina and Tennessee. The river was historically used by Native American tribes as a source of food and transportation. Today, it is a popular spot for recreational activities such as fishing, kayaking, and rafting. The river's hydrology is affected by several reservoirs and dams, including the Watauga Dam, which was constructed in the early 1940s for hydroelectric power generation and flood control. The reservoir behind the dam, known as Watauga Lake, is a popular spot for boating and fishing. The river is also used for irrigation in agricultural areas along its banks.