River stage
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TWNT1
In brief
The Little River at Townsend, TN read 1.56 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.44 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge TWNT1
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.75 ft | 1994-03-27 |
| 2 | 12.30 ft | 1973-03-16 |
| 3 | 12.00 ft | 2003-05-06 |
| 4 | 11.65 ft | 1965-03-26 |
| 5 | 11.48 ft | 1966-02-13 |
| 6 | 11.33 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 7 | 10.58 ft | 1979-03-04 |
| 8 | 10.44 ft | 1971-07-19 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
Low portions of Old Walland Hwy flood.
Portions of Carnes Road flood. Various low-lying campgrounds along the river will be impacted.
Water reaches the bottom of the bridge on Stables Drive. Flooding of homes near the Dark Island area is expected.
Water may begin topping the bridge on Stables Drive. Flooding may also begin to occur on low spots of Hwy 73 Townsend Entrance Road.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
No. The Little River at Townsend is at 1.56 ft, 4.44 ft below action stage.
The National Weather Service sets action stage 6 ft, minor flooding 7 ft, moderate flooding 11 ft and major flooding 15 ft.
The highest crest on record is 15.75 ft, on 1994-03-27.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TWNT1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.