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Flat Creek near Mascot water level

River gauge, Flat Creek, Tennessee, United States

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Very high for mid-October

Water level

3.26ft Steady over the last 24 hours

2.5 2.7 3.0 3.2

History

2.53.03.5ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 202.53.03.5ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
34ftSep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 13Oct 2034ftSep 21Oct 5Oct 20
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
510ftJanMarMayJulSepNov2026510ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

Water level Normal range (10–90 %)

What this means

High water at Flat Creek near Mascot: the latest reading is 3.26 ft, well above normal for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 2.84 ft, based on 9 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.42 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 3.18 ft, a difference of +0.08 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.58 ft – 3.38 ft.

That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.

Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
2.84 ft0.42 ft above the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.54 ft – 3.16 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (9 years of records)
Same day last year
3.18 ft+0.08 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
2.58 ft – 3.38 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
2.53 ft – 7.33 ft

Staying safe in high water

Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.

Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 68° 36° – Wind 7 mph
19 Mon 71° 40° – Wind 5 mph
20 Tue 75° 46° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 73° 43° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 71° 44° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 72° 41° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 71° 43° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 69%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Bullrun Creek near Halls CrossroadsRiver gauge, Bullrun Creek 1.51 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 14 mi
Little Pigeon River at SeviervilleRiver gauge, Little Pigeon River 1.48 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 17 mi
Beaver Creek near Powell TennRiver gauge, Beaver Creek 17.4 cfs Normal ±0 18 mi
Little River near AlcoaRiver gauge, Little River 1.76 ft Normal −0.02 ft 21 mi
Little River near MaryvilleRiver gauge, Little River 5.22 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 22 mi
Beaver Creek at SolwayRiver gauge, Beaver Creek 30.6 cfs Low ±0 26 mi
Little River above TownsendRiver gauge, Little River 58.8 cfs Normal −1.5 cfs 29 mi
West Prong Little Pigeon River near GatlinburgRiver gauge, West Prong Little Pigeon River 2.82 ft Normal −0.04 ft 29 mi

Questions and answers

Is Flat Creek near Mascot higher than last year?

Yes, it is 0.08 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.18 ft.

What is a normal level for Flat Creek near Mascot in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 2.84 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.54 ft and 3.16 ft, based on 9 years of records.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Flat Creek near Mascot today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 3.26 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Flat Creek near Mascot rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.12 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Flat Creek near Mascot normal?

Very high for mid-October. Compared with 9 years of daily readings for this time of year.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03495005 (Agency page)
Coordinates
36.07758, -83.74296 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NAVD88
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.26 ft 2026-10-20 14:30 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Flat Creek near Mascot (usgs:03495005). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/flat-creek-near-mascot

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer