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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:20PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 AM EST /4 AM CST/ Saturday to 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 12:48PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible, with locally higher amounts up to 12 inches over the higher peaks of the east Tennessee mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 12:48PM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...3 to 6 inches of snow are expected between Lee County VA and south toward the I-40 corridor in TN. 4 to 7 inches along the I-40 corridor and south toward the foothills of the east TN mountains. Locally higher amounts up to 9 inches across the foothills of the east TN mountains. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 12:20PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Blount Smoky Mountains, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Johnson, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Southeast Monroe, and Unicoi Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 7:20AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:20 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 1:47AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:47 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below possible. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 11:46AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...The mountains of North Carolina. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce isolated power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Slow down and use caution while traveling. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:37AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:37 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero expected with the highest peaks seeing wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...The North Carolina mountains. * WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Pets and livestock will be endangered by extreme cold if left unprotected for extended periods.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:48PM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...A portion of east Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 30 at 12:48PM EST until January 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:48 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible over the higher mountain peaks. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Cherokee and Clay Counties. In Tennessee, East Polk County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult by this evening. Hazardous travel conditions are expected overnight into Saturday.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.