River stage
Embreeville, Nolichucky River
- River level
- 2.59 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +1.51 ft
- Recent high
- 6.02 ft
- Recent low
- 1.01 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS EMBT1
- 30-day change
- +1.49 ft
- Average
- 1.80 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 33.88 ft
In brief
The Nolichucky River at Embreeville, TN read 2.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.41 ft below action stage. That is 1.49 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge EMBT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33.88 ft | 2024-09-27 |
| 2 | 24.00 ft | 1901-05-21 |
| 3 | 21.52 ft | 1977-11-06 |
| 4 | 18.57 ft | 1940-08-13 |
| 5 | 15.55 ft | 2004-09-17 |
| 6 | 15.53 ft | 1995-01-15 |
| 7 | 14.92 ft | 2004-09-08 |
| 8 | 13.85 ft | 1928-08-16 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 6.50 ft
KOA campground begins to take precautions with sites closest to river.
- 8.50 ft
KOA campground impacts increase as water flows through portions a little further in. A narrowing of the channel just downstream from the campground might elevate stream height in the campground during higher flows due to a damming effect.
- 9.50 ft
Low spots along Little Germany Road will begin to flood.
- 11.00 ft
The main camping level of the KOA campground is covered by water. This campground was destructively impacted by Helene flooding; perhaps it will be restored.
- 11.50 ft
Property at Bumpus Cove Road and Little Germany Road floods. Much of the Bumpus Cove area was destroyed by Helene flooding; some structures may gradually be rebuilt.
- 12.00 ft
Pasture land around the Highway 107 bridge floods. The channel narrows at the bridge just downstream of the gauge, which may elevate the river level at the gauge during higher flows due to damming effect.
- 13.00 ft
Portions of AJ Willis Road will flood.
- 14.00 ft
Back yards of riverside homes along Bumpus Cove Road take substantial water. These homes were destroyed by Helene flooding; perhaps some may be rebuilt.
- 16.00 ft
Water reaches the pad of the train car at KOA Campground. This campground was destructively impacted by Helene flooding; perhaps it will be restored.
- 17.00 ft
Low spots along Hwy 107 between Embreeville and Erwin might flood.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nolichucky River flooding at Embreeville?
No. The Nolichucky River at Embreeville is at 2.59 ft, 7.41 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Embreeville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 10 ft, minor flooding 12 ft, moderate flooding 16 ft and major flooding 20 ft.
What is the highest the Nolichucky River has been at Embreeville?
The highest crest on record is 33.88 ft, on 2024-09-27.
Is the Nolichucky River high or low right now at Embreeville?
At 2.59 ft it is higher than 85% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge EMBT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03465500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.