Super User roadwarrior Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 It's time to build The Ark... The Mississippi River is 2' above flood stage at Memphis. All of the dams on the Tennessee River are spilling, the ponds are full and the water is universally cold chocolate milk. Over the next several days and through the weekend the entire region is expecting another 6"-12" of rain and as the storms move into the Ohio River Valley another surge of water will be pushed south into the Mississippi. There is no relief in sight and spring rains are just around the corner. 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 I wonder how prone the Tennessee river is to flooding . The classic is coming up . Is there a back-up site ? Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 I feel for ya, brother. 1993 taught me a lesson. I moved inland a mile ... and up 40 feet. Hope everyone comes out OK. jj 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 Watch out for the smaller tributaries. When the rivers backfill into them those creeks, and small rivers can rise very fast. Quote
Super User soflabasser Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 Looks like there will be lots of bad weather coming this week or the next for many northern states according to the weather reports. At least you do not have to worry about low water conditions like many Western states have. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 This sounds nothing like the Hank Williams Jr. song. Stay safe!!! Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 We've already got the ark up here. Maybe we're not as crazy as some of you thought we were. We won't be allowing any Tennessee fans on it. 2 Quote
Super User Tennessee Boy Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 I don't see the appeal of building an Ark. There's no place to mount a trolling motor? 2 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 19, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 19, 2019 3 hours ago, scaleface said: I wonder how prone the Tennessee river is to flooding . The classic is coming up . Is there a back-up site ? Thanks to FDR it is impossible. Well unless a dam breaks . Tva said that most lakes will be at summer pool by the end of this month, which on some lakes means plus 30 feet from their current levels . Tributary lakes are built only to store flood waters. For instance the two lakes above the Knoxville (Douglas and Cherokee) will hold back water when it starts raining heavily (seems backwards I know). They can rise several feet per day but it prevents flooding downstream. Historically Chattanooga flooded several times a year before TVA. We get almost as much rain as Seattle 2 Quote
Super User geo g Posted February 19, 2019 Super User Posted February 19, 2019 Lived in Canton, Mo. for a year right on the Mississippi. They had big flood gates they closed to save the town from flooding. Serious stuff every spring. 1 Quote
Super User Oregon Native Posted February 20, 2019 Super User Posted February 20, 2019 18 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: Thanks to FDR it is impossible. Well unless a dam breaks . Tva said that most lakes will be at summer pool by the end of this month, which on some lakes means plus 30 feet from their current levels . Tributary lakes are built only to store flood waters. For instance the two lakes above the Knoxville (Douglas and Cherokee) will hold back water when it starts raining heavily (seems backwards I know). They can rise several feet per day but it prevents flooding downstream. Historically Chattanooga flooded several times a year before TVA. We get almost as much rain as Seattle Going to be interesting...have a tourney Saturday on Cherokee!!! Side note....being from the west coast I remember the rain and gloom …..ewwwwwwww. Believe east Tennessee receives on average about ten more inches than Northern Oregon according to my friend out there. 1 Quote
BassNJake Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 19 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: Thanks to FDR it is impossible. Well unless a dam breaks . Tva said that most lakes will be at summer pool by the end of this month, which on some lakes means plus 30 feet from their current levels . Tributary lakes are built only to store flood waters. For instance the two lakes above the Knoxville (Douglas and Cherokee) will hold back water when it starts raining heavily (seems backwards I know). They can rise several feet per day but it prevents flooding downstream. Historically Chattanooga flooded several times a year before TVA. We get almost as much rain as Seattle Norris is up 12 feet in the last 2 weeks and with the rain forcast for the rest of the week, I'd bet it will be up another 5 feet by the end of the weekend. Leaving us about 4 feet from summer pool. 1 hour ago, Oregon Native said: Going to be interesting...have a tourney Saturday on Cherokee!!! Side note....being from the west coast I remember the rain and gloom …..ewwwwwwww. Believe east Tennessee receives on average about ten more inches than Northern Oregon according to my friend out there. Cherokee has come up 8 feet in the last 2 weeks, however it is still 3 feet lower than it was this year at the same time. It's gonna be muddy, hopefully you can find some water a little clearer than the rest. Good luck!! 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 20, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Oregon Native said: Going to be interesting...have a tourney Saturday on Cherokee!!! Side note....being from the west coast I remember the rain and gloom …..ewwwwwwww. Believe east Tennessee receives on average about ten more inches than Northern Oregon according to my friend out there. We just tend to get it all at once all winter long! Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 20, 2019 Author Super User Posted February 20, 2019 Rain has stopped for now, but the next system arrives tomorrow afternoon. We are expecting another 5"-6". 1 Quote
CharlieTN Posted February 20, 2019 Posted February 20, 2019 I live on Watts Bar and they’ve kept it at winter level by dumping water as fast as they can. One issue that complicates maters is that the ground is absolutely saturated so any rainfall has nowhere to go but to run off. I don’t doubt a bit that Watts Bar will be raised to close to normal summer level pretty quickly by this weekend. It is certainly going to be interesting to say the least. If you have seen any flooding in the past in a particular area, it WILL BE flooded again by the end of this weekend. Everyone stay safe and slow down driving. 1 Quote
Super User Crestliner2008 Posted February 20, 2019 Super User Posted February 20, 2019 So sorry to hear that! We're not able to wet a line either......still have about 6" ice on all the water. Spring floods are predicted to be bad as well up here. Wish you the best. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 20, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 20, 2019 Ah we will be fine, weather men are full of drama Quote
TriCityBassin' Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 Central Virginia ain't no better! all the creeks and rivers are raging. stops raining today but blows +30. Starts raining again tomorrow. I have no idea how to adjust. Since the winter of 2017-2018 the amount of rain we have gotten is un heard of. I didn't even fish for a spotted bass last year and only for smallies 1/2 times. The trees started budding 2 weeks ago, birds started returning and I have not been on the water in 15 days because of rain. I'm starting to feel like I am going to miss my big fish window AGAIN for the 2nd year in a row. 1 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 24, 2019 Author Super User Posted February 24, 2019 Knoxville flooding is making national news. The Classic is still a few weeks away, but more rain is in the forecast. Quote
YaknBassn Posted February 24, 2019 Posted February 24, 2019 One of my favorite river launches, just off Wheeler Lake. The pile of brush in the center of the picture was the dock. Yet there are still 1,000 posts on Facebook groups asking how the lake is. It's flooded. Dont fish. 1 Quote
Super User Sam Posted February 24, 2019 Super User Posted February 24, 2019 On 2/19/2019 at 8:33 AM, roadwarrior said: It's time to build The Ark... The Mississippi River is 2' above flood stage at Memphis. All of the dams on the Tennessee River are spilling, the ponds are full and the water is universally cold chocolate milk. Over the next several days and through the weekend the entire region is expecting another 6"-12" of rain and as the storms move into the Ohio River Valley another surge of water will be pushed south into the Mississippi. There is no relief in sight and spring rains are just around the corner. Wow! And I thought we were getting a lot of rain in Virginia. Nothing like you are seeing. Be safe. Stay home. Wait it out. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 25, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 25, 2019 Yeah it was a lot worse than I thought it would be! I think Pickwick dam was pumping 550,000 cfs or something crazy Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 25, 2019 Global Moderator Posted February 25, 2019 Looks like the Tennessee river in Knoxville started dropping at 7 pm last night. My boss said in 1994 he was taking catfish out of his yard and throwing back into the river, according to him this was far less severe but he said his dock was underwater a few inches yesterday. He's always trying to collect driftwood and sell it haha Quote
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