Valley Precipitation

Rain Gauge Data

TVA receives data from 300 rain gauges strategically located in watersheds across the Tennessee Valley. Most of these devices are owned and maintained by TVA.

TVA also receives data from 62 gauges on the Cumberland River system that are operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 29 gauges in watersheds throughout the Valley that are operated by the U.S. Geological Survey.

TVA uses this information together with data from stream gauges and Doppler radar to make water management decisions — for example, whether to store the water coming into the river system during flood events or release it to make room for potential floodwaters yet to come. The National Weather Service, municipalities, and other government agencies also use data from TVA’s rain gauges.

To access the rain data, use the pull-down menus below. Select a gauge location and then choose the time period that interests you.

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Select Gauges

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Notice: TVA has taken 17 rain gages in west Tennessee and North Alabama out of service. Rainfall in this region will be estimated using weather radar as part of a study aimed at improving the accuracy of runoff and flood estimates and reducing the high costs associated with maintaining and operating an extensive rain gage network.

Click here to see a list of the gages that have been removed.

Alabama Arkdell Bone Cave Decatur Hytop North Huntsville Oakland Pence Red Bay Russellville

Tennessee Altamont Estill Springs Flintville Linden Lynchburg Lynnville Noah Tullahoma

 

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View a map showing daily rainfall amounts in selected watersheds draining into TVA-managed reservoirs.

 

See a graph comparing normal and observed rainfall and runoff in the eastern Tennessee Valley for the year to date.