River stage
Knoxville, Tennessee River
- River level
- 812.24 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- Action stage
- 817.00 ft
- Flood stage
- 820.00 ft
- Record crest
- 819.29 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KNOT1
- Record crest
- 819.29 ft
- Flood stage
- 820.00 ft
- Moderate flood
- 825.00 ft
- Major flood
- 830.00 ft
- Crest date
- 1994-03-28
In brief
The Tennessee River at Knoxville, TN read 812.24 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.76 ft below action stage.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KNOT1
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 819.29 ft | 1994-03-28 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Tennessee River flooding at Knoxville?
No. The Tennessee River at Knoxville is at 812.24 ft, 4.76 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Knoxville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 817 ft, minor flooding 820 ft, moderate flooding 825 ft and major flooding 830 ft.
What is the highest the Tennessee River has been at Knoxville?
The highest crest on record is 819.29 ft, on 1994-03-28.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KNOT1). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.