River TN NC

Watauga River

Tennessee • 36.2425, -81.9903

Length

79 mi

127 km

Elevation

4,020′ → 1,351′

2,670 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

0.64%

33.9 ft/mi

Drainage

858 mi²

2,222 km²

Avg Flow

1,396 cfs

1.9 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

891 mi

1,433 km to ocean

Classification

Headwater

Source Stream

Elevation Profile

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Water Level Gauges on Watauga River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Watauga River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 4 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Watauga River.