River stage
Nolichucky River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 3 of 3
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 3 of 3 gauges on the Nolichucky River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Nolichucky River levels, gauge by gauge
The Nolichucky River is measured at 3 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Embreeville | 2.59 ft | normal, rising |
| Lowland | 9.25 ft | no flood stage set |
| Nolichucky Dam HW near Greenville 8SSW | 42.81 ft | no flood stage set |
Recent levels on the Nolichucky River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Embreeville, TN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Big Creek (Rogersville, TN) 1 gauge
- French Broad River 10 gauges
- Beaver Creek (KY, TN) 3 gauges
- Tellico River 1 gauge
- Little River (AL, GA, NC) 12 gauges
- Cumberland River 22 gauges
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nolichucky River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 3 reporting gauges on the Nolichucky River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Nolichucky River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Embreeville is at 2.59 ft.
Where is the Nolichucky River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 3 gauges on the Nolichucky River in Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.