Lookout Creek near New England
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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) 07/12/2025 8:15 PM EDTRecord: 20.7 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 19 ft Moderate Flooding 17 ft Minor Flooding 12 ft Action 10 ft Reliability of the Forecast:
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
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
- 24 - Record flooding occurs. Flood waters will top State Route 136 bridge. This is a main throughway to Lookout Mountain. Significant flooding of numerous homes and some businesses occurs along the creek throughout Dade County. Evacuations are necessary. Also major flooding will continue downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with several feet of water.
- 21 - Record flooding begins. State Route 136 will be closed as water approaches top of bridge. Many homes are flooded out between Trenton and New England. Evacuations will likely be needed. Also major flooding will continue downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with several feet of water.
- 19 - Major Flooding begins. Several homes begin to flood near Sells Lane and Lookout Creek Road and many buildings near Creek Road and the New England hang gliding park. In addition...flooding of the bridge and road along Nickajack Road near Lookout Creek occurs. Some residence will likely need to evacuate. Also major flooding will begin downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with a few feet of water.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 14.34 ft | on 04-07-2025 |
| 2. | 12.37 ft | on 03-16-2025 |
| 3. | 14.77 ft | on 02-13-2025 |
| 4. | 12.41 ft | on 05-27-2024 |
| 5. | 15.43 ft | on 05-10-2024 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 14.34 ft | on 04-07-2025 |
| 2. | 12.37 ft | on 03-16-2025 |
| 3. | 14.77 ft | on 02-13-2025 |
| 4. | 12.41 ft | on 05-27-2024 |
| 5. | 15.43 ft | on 05-10-2024 |
| 6. | 13.95 ft | on 02-17-2023 |
| 7. | 13.69 ft | on 12-06-2022 |
| 8. | 12.27 ft | on 03-23-2022 |
| 9. | 13.72 ft | on 03-09-2022 |
| 10. | 15.71 ft | on 02-23-2022 |
| 11. | 12.65 ft | on 01-02-2022 |
| 12. | 13.30 ft | on 12-30-2021 |
| 13. | 13.45 ft | on 09-21-2021 |
| 14. | 15.07 ft | on 03-31-2021 |
| 15. | 12.72 ft | on 03-28-2021 |
| 16. | 14.02 ft | on 03-26-2021 |
| 17. | 15.86 ft | on 03-18-2021 |
| 18. | 12.26 ft | on 02-18-2021 |
| 19. | 17.75 ft | on 04-13-2020 |
| 20. | 15.50 ft | on 03-24-2020 |
| 21. | 12.22 ft | on 03-23-2020 |
| 22. | 14.67 ft | on 02-13-2020 |
| 23. | 14.65 ft | on 02-11-2020 |
| 24. | 20.53 ft | on 02-07-2020 |
| 25. | 16.97 ft | on 01-03-2020 |
| 26. | 16.36 ft | on 12-23-2019 |
| 27. | 13.84 ft | on 12-17-2019 |
| 28. | 12.46 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
| 29. | 14.39 ft | on 04-19-2019 |
| 30. | 12.85 ft | on 03-10-2019 |
| 31. | 13.81 ft | on 03-09-2019 |
| 32. | 15.11 ft | on 02-23-2019 |
| 33. | 14.03 ft | on 02-20-2019 |
| 34. | 13.25 ft | on 02-18-2019 |
| 35. | 14.27 ft | on 01-24-2019 |
| 36. | 12.55 ft | on 01-20-2019 |
| 37. | 15.44 ft | on 12-28-2018 |
| 38. | 14.45 ft | on 12-09-2018 |
| 39. | 15.00 ft | on 04-24-2018 |
| 40. | 14.04 ft | on 04-15-2018 |
| 41. | 15.38 ft | on 03-01-2018 |
| 42. | 13.39 ft | on 02-11-2018 |
| 43. | 12.49 ft | on 07-04-2017 |
| 44. | 12.86 ft | on 04-23-2017 |
| 45. | 14.21 ft | on 01-23-2017 |
| 46. | 14.50 ft | on 02-25-2016 |
| 47. | 14.82 ft | on 02-04-2016 |
| 48. | 13.93 ft | on 12-29-2015 |
| 49. | 18.19 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
| 50. | 14.59 ft | on 12-02-2015 |
| 51. | 13.67 ft | on 04-20-2015 |
| 52. | 12.91 ft | on 01-04-2015 |
| 53. | 12.15 ft | on 12-24-2014 |
| 54. | 15.57 ft | on 10-14-2014 |
| 55. | 13.61 ft | on 04-07-2014 |
| 56. | 12.91 ft | on 02-21-2014 |
| 57. | 13.45 ft | on 02-03-2014 |
| 58. | 15.29 ft | on 07-11-2013 |
| 59. | 12.38 ft | on 07-08-2013 |
| 60. | 12.24 ft | on 07-07-2013 |
| 61. | 16.65 ft | on 05-19-2013 |
| 62. | 14.78 ft | on 05-05-2013 |
| 63. | 12.21 ft | on 04-29-2013 |
| 64. | 13.50 ft | on 03-24-2013 |
| 65. | 13.18 ft | on 01-31-2013 |
| 66. | 16.61 ft | on 01-15-2013 |
| 67. | 15.14 ft | on 09-18-2012 |
| 68. | 13.43 ft | on 01-23-2012 |
| 69. | 12.11 ft | on 12-07-2011 |
| 70. | 15.39 ft | on 11-28-2011 |
| 71. | 16.07 ft | on 09-06-2011 |
| 72. | 14.54 ft | on 04-16-2011 |
| 73. | 13.18 ft | on 04-05-2011 |
| 74. | 13.39 ft | on 03-27-2011 |
| 75. | 15.72 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
| 76. | 13.88 ft | on 03-06-2011 |
| 77. | 13.04 ft | on 05-03-2010 |
| 78. | 14.09 ft | on 02-05-2010 |
| 79. | 14.80 ft | on 01-25-2010 |
| 80. | 12.84 ft | on 12-19-2009 |
| 81. | 13.10 ft | on 12-09-2009 |
| 82. | 13.02 ft | on 11-11-2009 |
| 83. | 15.01 ft | on 09-22-2009 |
| 84. | 17.20 ft | on 01-07-2009 |
| 85. | 13.82 ft | on 12-11-2008 |
| 86. | 15.46 ft | on 12-07-2004 |
| 87. | 20.35 ft | on 09-17-2004 |
| 88. | 19.50 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
| 89. | 14.88 ft | on 05-04-2002 |
| 90. | 14.35 ft | on 03-20-2001 |
| 91. | 16.68 ft | on 04-03-2000 |
| 92. | 14.05 ft | on 01-23-1999 |
| 93. | 13.98 ft | on 02-04-1998 |
| 94. | 15.16 ft | on 05-03-1997 |
| 95. | 19.57 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 96. | 16.96 ft | on 02-16-1995 |
| 97. | 17.10 ft | on 03-28-1994 |
| 98. | 13.00 ft | on 12-20-1992 |
| 99. | 13.30 ft | on 02-26-1992 |
| 100. | 15.96 ft | on 12-23-1990 |
| 101. | 18.76 ft | on 02-16-1990 |
| 102. | 14.80 ft | on 02-28-1989 |
| 103. | 13.67 ft | on 01-20-1988 |
| 104. | 15.26 ft | on 01-19-1987 |
| 105. | 13.62 ft | on 02-18-1986 |
| 106. | 13.40 ft | on 02-01-1985 |
| 107. | 15.46 ft | on 05-03-1984 |
| 108. | 16.92 ft | on 12-01-1982 |
| 109. | 20.73 ft | on 08-17-1982 |
| 110. | 12.84 ft | on 02-11-1981 |
| 111. | 18.21 ft | on 03-21-1980 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.73 ft | on 08-17-1982 |
| 2. | 20.53 ft | on 02-07-2020 |
| 3. | 20.35 ft | on 09-17-2004 |
| 4. | 19.57 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 5. | 19.50 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 20.73 ft | on 08-17-1982 |
| 2. | 20.53 ft | on 02-07-2020 |
| 3. | 20.35 ft | on 09-17-2004 |
| 4. | 19.57 ft | on 10-05-1995 |
| 5. | 19.50 ft | on 05-07-2003 |
| 6. | 18.76 ft | on 02-16-1990 |
| 7. | 18.21 ft | on 03-21-1980 |
| 8. | 18.19 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
| 9. | 17.75 ft | on 04-13-2020 |
| 10. | 17.20 ft | on 01-07-2009 |
| 11. | 17.10 ft | on 03-28-1994 |
| 12. | 16.97 ft | on 01-03-2020 |
| 13. | 16.96 ft | on 02-16-1995 |
| 14. | 16.92 ft | on 12-01-1982 |
| 15. | 16.68 ft | on 04-03-2000 |
| 16. | 16.65 ft | on 05-19-2013 |
| 17. | 16.61 ft | on 01-15-2013 |
| 18. | 16.36 ft | on 12-23-2019 |
| 19. | 16.07 ft | on 09-06-2011 |
| 20. | 15.96 ft | on 12-23-1990 |
| 21. | 15.86 ft | on 03-18-2021 |
| 22. | 15.72 ft | on 03-09-2011 |
| 23. | 15.71 ft | on 02-23-2022 |
| 24. | 15.57 ft | on 10-14-2014 |
| 25. | 15.50 ft | on 03-24-2020 |
| 26. | 15.46 ft | on 05-03-1984 |
| 27. | 15.46 ft | on 12-07-2004 |
| 28. | 15.44 ft | on 12-28-2018 |
| 29. | 15.43 ft | on 05-10-2024 |
| 30. | 15.39 ft | on 11-28-2011 |
| 31. | 15.38 ft | on 03-01-2018 |
| 32. | 15.29 ft | on 07-11-2013 |
| 33. | 15.26 ft | on 01-19-1987 |
| 34. | 15.16 ft | on 05-03-1997 |
| 35. | 15.14 ft | on 09-18-2012 |
| 36. | 15.11 ft | on 02-23-2019 |
| 37. | 15.07 ft | on 03-31-2021 |
| 38. | 15.01 ft | on 09-22-2009 |
| 39. | 15.00 ft | on 04-24-2018 |
| 40. | 14.88 ft | on 05-04-2002 |
| 41. | 14.82 ft | on 02-04-2016 |
| 42. | 14.80 ft | on 02-28-1989 |
| 43. | 14.80 ft | on 01-25-2010 |
| 44. | 14.78 ft | on 05-05-2013 |
| 45. | 14.77 ft | on 02-13-2025 |
| 46. | 14.67 ft | on 02-13-2020 |
| 47. | 14.65 ft | on 02-11-2020 |
| 48. | 14.59 ft | on 12-02-2015 |
| 49. | 14.54 ft | on 04-16-2011 |
| 50. | 14.50 ft | on 02-25-2016 |
| 51. | 14.45 ft | on 12-09-2018 |
| 52. | 14.39 ft | on 04-19-2019 |
| 53. | 14.35 ft | on 03-20-2001 |
| 54. | 14.34 ft | on 04-07-2025 |
| 55. | 14.27 ft | on 01-24-2019 |
| 56. | 14.21 ft | on 01-23-2017 |
| 57. | 14.09 ft | on 02-05-2010 |
| 58. | 14.05 ft | on 01-23-1999 |
| 59. | 14.04 ft | on 04-15-2018 |
| 60. | 14.03 ft | on 02-20-2019 |
| 61. | 14.02 ft | on 03-26-2021 |
| 62. | 13.98 ft | on 02-04-1998 |
| 63. | 13.95 ft | on 02-17-2023 |
| 64. | 13.93 ft | on 12-29-2015 |
| 65. | 13.88 ft | on 03-06-2011 |
| 66. | 13.84 ft | on 12-17-2019 |
| 67. | 13.82 ft | on 12-11-2008 |
| 68. | 13.81 ft | on 03-09-2019 |
| 69. | 13.72 ft | on 03-09-2022 |
| 70. | 13.69 ft | on 12-06-2022 |
| 71. | 13.67 ft | on 01-20-1988 |
| 72. | 13.67 ft | on 04-20-2015 |
| 73. | 13.62 ft | on 02-18-1986 |
| 74. | 13.61 ft | on 04-07-2014 |
| 75. | 13.50 ft | on 03-24-2013 |
| 76. | 13.45 ft | on 02-03-2014 |
| 77. | 13.45 ft | on 09-21-2021 |
| 78. | 13.43 ft | on 01-23-2012 |
| 79. | 13.40 ft | on 02-01-1985 |
| 80. | 13.39 ft | on 02-11-2018 |
| 81. | 13.39 ft | on 03-27-2011 |
| 82. | 13.30 ft | on 02-26-1992 |
| 83. | 13.30 ft | on 12-30-2021 |
| 84. | 13.25 ft | on 02-18-2019 |
| 85. | 13.18 ft | on 01-31-2013 |
| 86. | 13.18 ft | on 04-05-2011 |
| 87. | 13.10 ft | on 12-09-2009 |
| 88. | 13.04 ft | on 05-03-2010 |
| 89. | 13.02 ft | on 11-11-2009 |
| 90. | 13.00 ft | on 12-20-1992 |
| 91. | 12.91 ft | on 01-04-2015 |
| 92. | 12.91 ft | on 02-21-2014 |
| 93. | 12.86 ft | on 04-23-2017 |
| 94. | 12.85 ft | on 03-10-2019 |
| 95. | 12.84 ft | on 12-19-2009 |
| 96. | 12.84 ft | on 02-11-1981 |
| 97. | 12.72 ft | on 03-28-2021 |
| 98. | 12.65 ft | on 01-02-2022 |
| 99. | 12.55 ft | on 01-20-2019 |
| 100. | 12.49 ft | on 07-04-2017 |
| 101. | 12.46 ft | on 07-12-2019 |
| 102. | 12.41 ft | on 05-27-2024 |
| 103. | 12.38 ft | on 07-08-2013 |
| 104. | 12.37 ft | on 03-16-2025 |
| 105. | 12.27 ft | on 03-23-2022 |
| 106. | 12.26 ft | on 02-18-2021 |
| 107. | 12.24 ft | on 07-07-2013 |
| 108. | 12.22 ft | on 03-23-2020 |
| 109. | 12.21 ft | on 04-29-2013 |
| 110. | 12.15 ft | on 12-24-2014 |
| 111. | 12.11 ft | on 12-07-2011 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NAVD88 | STND |
|---|---|---|
| major Flooding | 683.01 ft | 19.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 681.01 ft | 17.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 676.01 ft | 12.00 ft |
| action | 674.01 ft | 10.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 667.74 ft | 3.73 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 664.01 ft | 0.00 ft |
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