Tennessee River at Chattanooga
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 06/20/2025 9:00 AM EDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 06/20/2025 12:04 AM EDTRecord: 678.9 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 655 ft Moderate Flooding 653 ft Minor Flooding 651.1 ft Action 649 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 678.9 - Flood of record, March 11, 1867.
- 655 - Major flooding begins.
- 653 - Moderate flooding begins.
- 651.1 - Flooding begins.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 651.14 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 2. | 651.36 ft | on 07-08-2013 |
| 3. | 657.20 ft | on 05-08-2003 |
| 4. | 651.38 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
| 5. | 657.98 ft | on 03-18-1973 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 651.14 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 2. | 651.36 ft | on 07-08-2013 |
| 3. | 657.20 ft | on 05-08-2003 |
| 4. | 651.38 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
| 5. | 657.98 ft | on 03-18-1973 |
| 6. | 674.80 ft | on 03-01-1875 |
| 7. | 678.90 ft | on 03-11-1867 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 678.90 ft | on 03-11-1867 |
| 2. | 674.80 ft | on 03-01-1875 |
| 3. | 657.98 ft | on 03-18-1973 |
| 4. | 657.20 ft | on 05-08-2003 |
| 5. | 651.38 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 678.90 ft | on 03-11-1867 |
| 2. | 674.80 ft | on 03-01-1875 |
| 3. | 657.98 ft | on 03-18-1973 |
| 4. | 657.20 ft | on 05-08-2003 |
| 5. | 651.38 ft | on 04-20-1998 |
| 6. | 651.36 ft | on 07-08-2013 |
| 7. | 651.14 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
Low Water Records
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Collaborative Agencies
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