Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Pictures of the Powell River at Arthur, Tennessee

The Powell River at Arthur, Tennessee runs through hilly terrain a few miles from Cumberland Gap. This view was taken from the gage, when the river was at flood stage. The cylinder in the right foreground with the "ruler" on the side is an old bridge support. The "ruler" is the staff gage with markings in feet and tenths of a foot, and is designed to be read visually.

The view downstream from the gage. As you can see, the river is bankfull. During moderate flooding, the road to the gage is under water.

About a half mile upstream from the gage, looking upstream. A garden lies under water on the near bank.

View of the Powell Valley upstream of the gage. The only road to this location is under water during moderate flooding.

The view downstream during normal flow.

View of house in background from near the gage

During the record flood in April 1977, the river entered the second floor of the house in the background. The view is from near the gage.

Point at Powell River where ferries traveled

Point at Powell River where ferries traveled

Ferries were used to cross the Powell River at this point until fairly recently.

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