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Powell River gauges
Readings are every 15 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey, shown hourly for the last seven days. The page checks USGS again each time it opens.
Powell River near Arthur
USGS gauge 03532000
Latest reading 12:15 AM EDT, Thu, Oct 1
Flow
271 cfs
Down 34 cfs in 24 hours
7-day range 271 to 1,550 cfs
Gauge height
2.41 ft
Down 0.12 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 2.41 to 5.03 ft
Float trips
Floating and paddling the Powell River
The Powell River Blueway in Claiborne County is Class I. A change on the Jonesville, Virginia gauge reaches Tennessee 18 to 30 hours later.
No published flow range.
Put-ins and take-outs
Sources: Powell River Blueway
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Weather
Powell River weather and wind forecast
Thu, Oct 1 night
55°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind 0 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1
86°F
Sunny
Wind S 0 to 5 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1 night
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind 0 mph
0% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2
86°F
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind SW 0 to 10 mph
66% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2 night
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind NW 0 to 5 mph
66% chance of rain
Sat, Oct 3
76°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind 0 mph
70% chance of rain
National Weather Service forecast, updated 1:06 AM, Thu, Oct 1.
Sun and moon, Fri, Oct 9
Go fishing
Where to get on the Powell River
Common questions
Powell River level and paddling questions
Where are the Powell River gauges?
USGS runs 1 gauge used on this page: Powell River near Arthur.
What does cfs mean on the Powell River?
Cubic feet per second: the volume of water passing the gauge each second. It is the best single number for how big the river is running. Gauge height is the water surface against a fixed point at that gauge and only compares with readings from the same gauge.
How often do the Powell River readings update?
USGS gauges record every 15 minutes and usually report within an hour. This page checks USGS each time it opens and shows the time of the latest reading.
Can you float the Powell River?
The Powell River Blueway in Claiborne County is Class I. A change on the Jonesville, Virginia gauge reaches Tennessee 18 to 30 hours later.
What is a good level to paddle the Powell River?
No published flow range.
Where can you put in on the Powell River?
Access points listed on this page: Fugate Ford (RM 112), Mulberry Creek (RM 104), Buchanan Ford (RM 99), Brooks Bridge (RM 95), Lock Lane (RM 84), Powell River Preserve (RM 70), US 25E (RM 65), Gap Creek (RM 54). Each one links to driving directions.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak the Powell River?
Yes. Tennessee requires a wearable life jacket for each person in a canoe or kayak, and anyone under 13 has to wear one while underway. Canoes and kayaks without a motor do not need to be registered.
River readings come from the U.S. Geological Survey and are provisional, as USGS publishes them. Forecasts come from the National Weather Service. Sunrise, sunset and moon phase are calculated for the location. Tennessee Fishing Spots is not affiliated with USGS or NWS.
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