Station Name: LITTLE RIVER ABOVE TOWNSEND, TN
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,273 feet

Nearest Address:
SR-73
Townsend, TN 37882
Blount County

GPS Coordinates: 35.66453328, -83.7112821

Nearby Water Temperatures

Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 8:28PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Tue April 21, 2026, 8:28 PM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 6:00 AM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 30 percent range across western North Carolina Wednesday afternoon. Winds are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts between 15 and 25 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the spread of wildfires across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.

Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 2:13AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Wed April 22, 2026, 2:00 PM

Relative humidity is forecast to fall into the 20 to 25 percent range across much of western North Carolina this afternoon. Winds are expected to be somewhat elevated in the afternoon, with gusts between 15 and 20 mph. The low humidity combined with gusty winds and very dry vegetation will result in an elevated threat for the rapid spread of wildfires across the area. A statewide burn ban has been issued by the North Carolina Forest Service. Outdoor burning is prohibited.