What is the current flow on Watauga River?

Watauga River was running 587 cubic feet per second as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC, measured at USGS gauge 03486000. This is a build-time snapshot rather than a live reading — check the USGS gauge directly before relying on it.

Watauga River

Tennessee. Streamflow and water-temperature readings from USGS gauges. Running 587 cfs as of Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC.

Latest Reading

587

cubic feet / second

USGS gauge

Flow measured Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC at gauge 03486000. These are build-time snapshots, not a live feed — check the USGS gauge before relying on them.

USGS Gauges on Watauga River

Gauge	Station	Water temp?
03486000	WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN	—

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Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).