Tennessee River near Scottsboro
Future / Actual / Minor
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 04/02/2025 7:15 PM CDTOfficial Forecast (FCST) 04/02/2025 1:30 PM CDTCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 35 ft Moderate Flooding 31 ft Minor Flooding 28 ft Action 21.5 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 35 - Major flooding is occurring on the south side of Scottsboro...with numerous roads and buildings flooded.
- 31 - Portions of Highway 35 between Highway 72 and the river are likely underwater...along with dwellings and low lying areas near the river. Backwater is likely causing significant flooding near tributaries...including on the south side of Scottsboro.
- 28 - Dwellings near Lake Guntersville begin to flood...and an old mill on the right bank also floods. Backwater may be causing high water to approach structures southeast of Scottsboro. Water begins to approach lodges at Camp Jackson.
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 22.52 ft | on 02-14-2020 |
| 2. | 22.91 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 3. | 22.90 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 22.52 ft | on 02-14-2020 |
| 2. | 22.91 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 3. | 22.90 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.91 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 2. | 22.90 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
| 3. | 22.52 ft | on 02-14-2020 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 22.91 ft | on 02-24-2019 |
| 2. | 22.90 ft | on 12-26-2015 |
| 3. | 22.52 ft | on 02-14-2020 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 610.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 606.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 603.00 ft |
| action | 596.50 ft |
| Latest Value | 594.33 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 575.00 ft |
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Unique Local Info
This forecast is provided by the Tennessee Valley Authority.
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