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SwedenWolftever Creek near Ooltewah water level
River gauge, Wolftever Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
High for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 13.8 cfs
History
What this means
Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah is above normal at 2.39 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 2.30 ft and 2.47 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah
Experienced paddlers may enjoy higher water, but many outfitters stop rentals once a river runs this high.
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 | 9 mi |
| South Chickamauga Creek at RinggoldRiver gauge, South Chickamauga Creek | 3.63 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 10 mi |
| West Chickamauga Creek at GA 146, near LakeviewRiver gauge, West Chickamauga Creek | 0.79 ft | Low | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Mountain Creek near GlendaleRiver gauge, Mountain Creek | 0.4 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 15 mi |
| Chattanooga Creek at Ga193, near FlintstoneRiver gauge, Chattanooga Creek | 3.00 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Mill Creek at DaltonRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 4.14 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
| Conasauga River at GA 286, near EtonRiver gauge, Conasauga River | 2.30 ft | Low | ±0 | 20 mi |
| Mill Creek near CrandallRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 1.09 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 24 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 Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:45 PM EDT, the water level was 2.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah normal?
High for mid-October. Compared with 5 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.
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:03566420(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.06220, -85.06638(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 | 2.39 ft | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.8 cfs | 2026-10-20 16:45 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Wolftever Creek near Ooltewah (usgs:03566420). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/wolftever-creek-near-ooltewah
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