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Scott Creek

River

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 177 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03588500, as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 177 ft³/s over 95 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Streamflow
244 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.19 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 177 ft³/s over 95 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Tennessee yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SHOAL CREEK AT IRON CITY, TN (15.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 8:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Scott Creek

H: 95° L: 69°
Clear
Clear
80°
|
Feels like 82°
Precipitation
72%
Humidity
54%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Heavy rain
72°
3 AM
Heavy rain
72°
6 AM
Overcast
69°
9 AM
Sunny
77°
12 PM
Sunny
87°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Sunny
91°
9 PM
Clear
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Scott Creek?
Scott Creek is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Scott Creek?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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