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Photo: Snorkeling the Little Tennessee River (5515422844) by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region (Public domain) License

Little Tennessee River

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 99 ft³/s over 81 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
Use cautionGood conditions today

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 03518500, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 99 ft³/s over 81 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
223 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
1.41 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 99 ft³/s over 81 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge TELLICO RIVER AT TELLICO PLAINS, TN (17.9 mi away), as of Aug 22, 3:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Little Tennessee River

H: 96° L: 69°
Mist
Mist
69°
|
Feels like 75°
Precipitation
8%
Humidity
94%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
72°
3 AM
Mist
69°
6 AM
Fog
69°
9 AM
Partly Cloudy
76°
12 PM
Sunny
89°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Sunny
86°
9 PM
Clear
78°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Little Tennessee River?
Little Tennessee River is a river in Tennessee.
Can you swim at Little Tennessee River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Little Tennessee River rated?
Little Tennessee River in Tennessee has an average visitor rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 133 reviews.

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