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SwedenFriar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga water level
River gauge, Friar Branch, Tennessee, United States
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What this means
The U.S. Geological Survey has Friar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga at 2.42 ft. There is no published reference for this river yet, so we can't say whether that is high or low for the season.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.41 ft – 2.44 ft.
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only. How to read levels
Paddling and fishing conditions
Compare today with the chart before you go; local outfitters often know which stage suits their stretch.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Chickamauga Creek near ChickamaugaRiver gauge, South Chickamauga Creek | 3.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 2.5 mi |
| West Chickamauga Creek at GA 146, near LakeviewRiver gauge, West Chickamauga Creek | 0.80 ft | Low | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Wolftever Creek near OoltewahRiver gauge, Wolftever Creek | 15.1 cfs | High | +1.3 cfs | 7 mi |
| Mountain Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, Mountain Creek | 0.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 8 mi |
| South Chickamauga Creek at RinggoldRiver gauge, South Chickamauga Creek | 3.63 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Chattanooga Creek at Ga193, near FlintstoneRiver gauge, Chattanooga Creek | 3.00 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 10 mi |
| Lookout Creek near New EnglandRiver gauge, Lookout Creek | 3.41 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
| Sequatchie River near WhitwellRiver gauge, Sequatchie River | 0.74 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Friar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM EDT, the water level was 2.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Friar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Friar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga normal?
The agency publishes no normal range for this gauge yet, so we show the trend only.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03567595(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.04699, -85.19338(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.42 ft | 2026-10-20 14:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Friar Branch at Polymer Drain at Chattanooga (usgs:03567595). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/friar-branch-at-polymer-drain-at-chattanooga
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