River Conditions
Illustrated map of Douglas Lake

River stage

Tellico Plains, Tellico River

River level
0.94 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
8.00 ft
Flood stage
9.00 ft
Record crest
15.60 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS TLRT1

Record crest
15.60 ft
Flood stage
9.00 ft
Moderate flood
12.00 ft
Crest date
2023-08-15

In brief

The Tellico River at Tellico Plains, TN read 0.94 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.06 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge TLRT1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 8.00 ftMinor flooding 9.00 ftModerate flooding 12.00 ft CURRENT 0.94 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 15.60 ft 2023-08-15
2 15.00 ft 1840-05-01
3 14.18 ft 1973-03-16
4 14.15 ft 2020-04-13
5 13.98 ft 2003-05-06
6 13.60 ft 1957-01-31
7 13.21 ft 1975-03-30
8 12.97 ft 1979-03-04

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 9.00 ft

    Minor areal flooding begins when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.

  2. 12.00 ft

    Substantial areal flooding occurs when rainfall is sufficient to produce this stage on the river gage.

  3. 15.60 ft

    Flood of record for this location.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Tellico River flooding at Tellico Plains?

No. The Tellico River at Tellico Plains is at 0.94 ft, 7.06 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Tellico Plains?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 8 ft, minor flooding 9 ft and moderate flooding 12 ft.

What is the highest the Tellico River has been at Tellico Plains?

The highest crest on record is 15.6 ft, on 2023-08-15.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge TLRT1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.