River stage
Tellico River
- River level
- 0.94 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Tellico River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Tellico River level at Tellico Plains
The Tellico River is measured in one place, at Tellico Plains, TN. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains | 0.94 ft | normal, steady |
Other rivers nearby
- Beaver Creek (KY, TN) 3 gauges
- French Broad River 10 gauges
- Little River (AL, GA, NC) 12 gauges
- Nolichucky River 3 gauges
- Big Creek (Rogersville, TN) 1 gauge
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
- Cumberland River 22 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tellico River flooding right now?
No. The Tellico River is below flood stage at Tellico Plains, TN, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Tellico River?
The Tellico River is at 0.94 ft at Tellico Plains, TN, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Tellico River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Tellico River, at Tellico Plains, TN.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Tellico River it is set for the gauge at Tellico Plains, TN, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.