USGS Station 03469000 • Lat 36.1773°, Long -82.4624° • Elevation Tennessee Basin
Current flow requires caution. Scout all rapid entrances.
Check local hatch charts and water temperature before wading.
Pins show this gauge (highlighted) and up to 5 nearby USGS stations. Tap any pin or use the list to check conditions upstream or downstream.
National Water Information System (NWIS) • Automated satellite telemetry transmission every 15 to 60 minutes.
Data transmitted via USGS satellite telemetry every 15 to 60 minutes. ClearGauge computes Low / Normal / High / Flood Risk verdicts using historical daily-mean percentiles from the USGS record. All readings shown are sourced directly from USGS NWIS.
River Safety & Autonomous Human Verification Notice
River conditions can change abruptly due to upstream reservoir releases, sudden mountain thunderstorms, flash flooding, and seasonal snowmelt surges. Always scout rapids prior to commitment, wear an approved USCG Type III/V Personal Flotation Device (PFD), carry appropriate rescue gear, and check local emergency management bulletins before launching.
Pigeon River near Hepco, NC
USGS Station 03460000 • 47.7509734530103 mi away
