Watauga River Water Level
Live gauge height for Watauga River, measured at USGS station WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN (3.3 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).
Current gauge height
3.06 ft
Updated 43 min ago
vs. 30-day average
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Streamflow
413 cfs
Boat Ramps on Watauga River (7)
- Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking — Horseshoe, Tennessee
- Blevins Boat Ramp — Central, Tennessee
- Rat Branch Boat Ramp — Fish Springs, Tennessee
- USA Aggregate — Watauga, Tennessee
- Hunter Bridge — Hunter, Tennessee
- Rat Branch Boat Launch
- Watauga Dam Access
Watauga River Water Level FAQ
What is the water level of Watauga River today?
The USGS gauge for Watauga River (WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN) currently reads a gauge height of 3.06 feet. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.
Is Watauga River high or low right now?
Compare today's reading with the 30-day chart above — a reading near the top of the range means high water, near the bottom means low water.
Where can I launch a boat on Watauga River?
BoatLaunchMap lists 7 boat ramps on Watauga River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.
Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 03486000. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.