Nolichucky River — Embreeville to Davy Crockett (lower): Water Level Today — Can You Paddle It?
Nolichucky River · Class II · Tennessee
Current verdict
Good to paddle
Levels are within the typical runnable range for this section.
USGS gauge 03465500 · updated Jul 9, 8:30 AM UTC
7-day flow trend
Section facts
- Difficulty
- Class II
- Length
- —
- Float time
- —
- Best months
- April–September
- Put-in
- Embreeville (Hwy 81) access
- Take-out
- Chuckey / Davy Crockett Lake headwaters access
Reading USGS gauge 03465500 — NOLICHUCKY RIVER AT EMBREEVILLE, TN ↗ · runnable range is an estimate (see methodology)
FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Nolichucky River — Embreeville to Davy Crockett (lower)?
This section is generally runnable at 1–4 ft (a conservative estimate — see our methodology). Below that it gets too low and bony; well above the top of the range it becomes pushy and then dangerous. We compare the live USGS reading to that range to produce today's verdict.
How do I check Nolichucky River levels?
We read USGS gauge 03465500 — the same public data USGS publishes — about every 30 minutes and compare it to the runnable range for this reach. You can also view the raw gauge yourself at waterdata.usgs.gov.
Is Nolichucky River — Embreeville to Davy Crockett (lower) good for beginners?
This section is rated Class II. At good levels it suits confident beginners and up, but it can have riffles or small rapids. Scout anything you can't see, and stay off it at high water.
When is the best time to paddle Nolichucky River here?
Typically April–September, when flows are most reliable for this section. Spring can run high after rain or snowmelt; late summer can drop too low. Always check today's gauge reading rather than assuming.