Knox County
Knoxville, TN Weather and Power Outages
Weather, outages, alerts, rivers, lakes and air quality for Knoxville, Knox County, from official sources and updated every few minutes.
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Map
Knoxville, Knox County on the map
Weather
Weather in Knoxville right now
The Knoxville figure is the National Weather Service hourly forecast for the grid square, about 1.5 miles across, at the center of Knoxville, issued Oct 3, 1:06 am ET (12:06 am CT). It is a forecast, not a thermometer reading. The measured reading comes from the Knoxville airport station (KTYS), 11 miles from the center of Knoxville. Airport thermometers sit over open pavement and grass and can differ by a few degrees from nearby neighborhoods. All Tennessee weather.
Alerts
Weather alerts for Knox County and Knoxville
Source updated Oct 3, 1:13 am ET (12:13 am CT) · Retrieved Oct 3, 1:15 am ET (12:15 am CT)
The National Weather Service had no alert in effect for Knox County at the time of this reading.
Power
Power outages near Knoxville
| Customers out | Utility | Distance from center | Reported | Estimated restoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | KUB | 3.7 mi | 12:33 am ET (11:33 pm CT) | 4:00 am ET (3:00 am CT) |
KUB, NES and MLGW publish a map point for each outage; distances are measured from that point. Retrieved: KUB 1:05 am ET (12:05 am CT), NES 1:05 am ET (12:05 am CT), MLGW 1:05 am ET (12:05 am CT). Other utilities publish totals only, on their own pages. An outage disappears from this page when the utility closes it.
Utilities on this site whose service area includes Knox County: Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB). Other utilities may serve parts of the county; all Tennessee outages.
Water
Rivers and lakes near Knoxville
| Nearest river gauges | Distance | Stage | Flow | Status | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee River at Knoxville | 2 mi | 812.93 ft | 61,700 cfs | Below flood stage | 12:15 am ET (11:15 pm CT) |
| Beaver Creek (TN) near Powell | 7 mi | 4.15 ft | 25 cfs | Below flood stage | Oct 2, 11:30 pm ET (10:30 pm CT) |
| Little River (TN) near Alcoa | 11 mi | 1.73 ft | 88 cfs | No flood stage set | 12:00 am ET (11:00 pm CT) |
| Beaver Creek (TN) at Solway | 13 mi | 4.67 ft | No flood stage set | 12:00 am ET (11:00 pm CT) | |
| Little River (TN) near Maryville | 13 mi | 5.22 ft | 93 cfs | Below flood stage | Oct 2, 11:15 pm ET (10:15 pm CT) |
| Clinch River near Clinton | 13 mi | 93.65 ft | No flood stage set | Oct 2, 11:30 pm ET (10:30 pm CT) |
Nearest lakes
| Lake | Distance | Elevation | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norris Lake | 19 mi | 1,009.02 ft | Oct 2, 12:00 am ET (11:00 pm CT) |
| Melton Hill Lake | 20 mi | 793.74 ft | Oct 2, 12:00 am ET (11:00 pm CT) |
| Fort Loudoun Lake | 20 mi | 812.69 ft | Oct 2, 12:00 am ET (11:00 pm CT) |
Also nearby
Air quality, earthquakes and fires near Knoxville
Attractions
Attractions near Knoxville
| Attraction | Distance | Forecast this hour |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo Knoxville | 4 mi | 70°F, Chance Rain Showers |
| Smoky Mountain Alpine Coaster | 23 mi | 69°F, Chance Rain Showers |
| Tuckaleechee Caverns | 24 mi | 70°F, Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Dollywood's Splash Country | 26 mi | 70°F, Chance Rain Showers |
| Dollywood | 26 mi | 70°F, Chance Rain Showers |
| Ober Mountain | 29 mi | 69°F, Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Gatlinburg SkyBridge | 30 mi | 68°F, Slight Chance Rain Showers |
| Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies | 30 mi | 68°F, Slight Chance Rain Showers |
Questions about Knoxville weather and outages
What is the temperature in Knoxville, TN right now?
The National Weather Service hourly forecast for the center of Knoxville is 70°F and chance rain showers (forecast issued 1:06 am ET on Oct 3) this hour. The nearest measured reading was 72°F at the Knoxville airport station (KTYS), 11 miles away, at 12:50 am ET on Oct 3.
What is the forecast for Knoxville?
National Weather Service forecast for Knoxville: Overnight 68°F, chance showers and thunderstorms, 45% chance of rain; Saturday 83°F, chance showers and thunderstorms, 54% chance of rain; Saturday Night 68°F, chance showers and thunderstorms then showers and thunderstorms likely, 73% chance of rain.
Is the power out in Knoxville, TN?
1 outage affecting 29 customers was on the KUB, NES and MLGW outage maps within 10 miles of Knoxville, the closest 3.7 miles from the center. Utilities whose service area includes Knox County: Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB).
Are there any weather alerts for Knox County, TN?
The National Weather Service had no watch, warning or advisory in effect for Knox County as of 1:15 am ET on Oct 3.
Which power outage maps cover Knoxville?
Utilities on this site whose published service area includes Knox County: Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB). Other utilities may serve parts of the county. Check your bill for the utility that serves your address.
What river and lake levels are near Knoxville?
The nearest river gauge, Tennessee River at Knoxville, 2 miles away, read 812.93 ft (below flood stage) at 12:15 am ET on Oct 3. The nearest lake, Norris Lake, 19 miles away, was at 1,009.02 ft above sea level at 12:00 am ET on Oct 2.
What is the air quality in Knoxville today?
The nearest AirNow reporting area, Knoxville, 10 miles away, read Ozone AQI 27 (Good) and PM2.5 AQI 22 (Good) as of 1:10 am ET on Oct 3. AirNow readings are preliminary.
How often does this Knoxville page update?
Readings are checked every 5 to 15 minutes, depending on the source. Each figure on the page carries the time it was retrieved, in Eastern time with Central in parentheses.
Where the data for Knoxville weather and outages comes from
Every reading is credited to its source, with the time it was taken. Corrections and source questions go to the sources page.
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