Powell River near Arthur water level

Name: Powell River near Arthur water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Powell River, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.18ft Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 192 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:21 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Powell River near Arthur reads 2.18 ft, a normal level.

It is 14.82 ft below the flood stage of 17.00 ft.

The level is falling, down 0.04 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.18 ft and 2.44 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 38.96 ftApril 6, 1977
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftMonday, October 19 at 08:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 17.00 ft, still 14.82 ft away.

What happens at each level

31.50 ft: Water reaches floor of the gage house.
29.50 ft: Water might begin to enter the restaurant along the river upstream from the gage.
25.00 ft: Parking lot of restaurant along the river upstream from the gage floods. Flooding also of recreation rental structures nearby. Portion of Pine Hill Road is impassable.
23.00 ft: Low spot on Pine Hill Road is beginning to flood.
20.00 ft: Water covers roads along both banks of the river.
17.00 ft: Minor flooding begins.
15.00 ft: Action stage.
2.18 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	38.96 ft	April 6, 1977
2	29.50 ft	March 1, 1826
3	29.20 ft	January 29, 1918
4	29.15 ft	January 9, 1946
5	28.39 ft	–
6	28.08 ft	March 13, 1963
7	27.60 ft	February 17, 2003
8	27.06 ft	February 12, 2018
9	27.01 ft	March 19, 2002
10	27.01 ft	November 28, 1973

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 56° 44° 0.13 in, 29% Wind 13 mph

18 Sun 67° 39° – Wind 8 mph

19 Mon 69° 42° – Wind 6 mph

20 Tue 71° 42° – Wind 5 mph

21 Wed 73° 45° – Wind 4 mph

22 Thu 71° 44° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 71° 42° – Wind 4 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:47 AM Sunset 06:53 PM Daylight 11 hr, 6 min First quarter 63%

Map

Other gauges on the Powell River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Powell River at Big Stone GapRiver gauge, Powell River	47.8 cfs	Normal	−3.8 cfs	52 mi
Powell River near JonesvilleRiver gauge, Powell River	1.57 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	31 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Clinch River above TazewellRiver gauge, Clinch River	1.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.08 ft	15 mi
Cumberland River at Pine St Branch at PinevilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	242 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
Martins Fork above SmithRiver gauge, Martins Fork	10.6 cfs	Normal	−0.7 cfs	23 mi
Martins Fork near SmithRiver gauge, Martins Fork	44.7 cfs	Normal	±0	25 mi
Cumberland River near HarlanRiver gauge, Cumberland River	171 cfs	Normal	−7.0 cfs	26 mi
Cumberland River at BarbourvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	1.54 ft	Below flood stage	±0	26 mi
Martin's Fork near HarlanRiver gauge, Martin's Fork	67.2 cfs	Normal	±0	27 mi
Clear Fork at SaxtonRiver gauge, Clear Fork	33.8 cfs	Low	−1.2 cfs	27 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Powell River near Arthur?

The official flood stage is 17.00 ft. The level is currently 14.82 ft below it.

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 Powell River near Arthur today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 PM EDT, the water level was 2.18 ft. Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Powell River near Arthur rising or falling?

Down 0.04 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Powell River near Arthur normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Powell River near Arthur?

The highest level on record is 38.96 ft on April 6, 1977.

Is Powell River near Arthur expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.00 ft by Friday, October 23 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03532000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.54252, -83.63003 (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	2.18 ft	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional
Flow	192 cfs	2026-10-19 23:15	Provisional

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