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Clinch River at Looneys Gap Water Level & Fishing Conditions
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About This Gauge
USGS 03527220 is a public stream gauge on Clinch River in Tennessee. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
How Clinch River Runs Through the Year
Across 18 years of USGS daily records, Clinch River here runs highest in March (typically about 2,410 cfs) and lowest in October (about 310 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 8 times the flow of October.
| Month | Typical flow |
|---|---|
| January | 1,870 cfs |
| February | 2,330 cfs |
| March | 2,410 cfs |
| April | 1,850 cfs |
| May | 1,330 cfs |
| June | 690 cfs |
| July | 530 cfs |
| August | 560 cfs |
| September | 330 cfs |
| October | 310 cfs |
| November (this month) | 480 cfs |
| December | 1,600 cfs |
Typical flow is the average of the USGS daily median for each day of the month at this gauge.
Clinch River Flood and Flow Records
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 38,200 cfs, on February 24, 2019. The highest water level on record is 20.44 ft, on February 7, 2020. Annual peak records here run from 2008 to 2024.
Gauges Along Clinch River
USGS runs 6 gauges on Clinch River, listed here from upstream to downstream. This gauge measures runoff from 1,154 square miles of watershed.
- CLINCH RIVER AT CLEVELAND, VA · drains 533 sq mi
- CLINCH RIVER AT ROUTE 65 AT DUNGANNON, VA · drains 820 sq mi
- CLINCH RIVER AT SPEERS FERRY, VA · drains 1,123 sq mi
- CLINCH RIVER NEAR LOONEYS GAP, TN · this gauge · drains 1,154 sq mi
- CLINCH RIVER AT KYLES FORD, TN · drains 1,267 sq mi
- CLINCH RIVER ABOVE TAZEWELL, TN · drains 1,474 sq mi
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
Other Nearby Gauges
- HOLSTON RIVER AT SURGOINSVILLE, TN · 8.6 mi
- BIG CREEK NEAR ROGERSVILLE, TN · 10.2 mi
- CROCKETT CREEK BELOW ROGERSVILLE, TN · 14.6 mi
- LICK CREEK AT MOHAWK, TN · 26.4 mi
- SINKING CREEK AT AFTON, TN · 28.1 mi
- BIG LIMESTONE CREEK NEAR LIMESTONE, TN · 30.0 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
What other gauges should I check near Clinch River?
Other gauges on Clinch River worth checking include CLINCH RIVER AT KYLES FORD, TN (5.7 miles away), CLINCH RIVER ABOVE TAZEWELL, TN (27.5 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
When is Clinch River highest and lowest?
Across 18 years of USGS daily records, Clinch River here runs highest in March (typically about 2,410 cfs) and lowest in October (about 310 cfs). High water comes with spring rain and thaw, then the stream drops through summer; the peak month carries about 8 times the flow of October.
What is the highest flow ever recorded on Clinch River?
The highest flow USGS has recorded at this gauge is 38,200 cfs, on February 24, 2019. The highest water level on record is 20.44 ft, on February 7, 2020. Annual peak records here run from 2008 to 2024.
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