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East TN lake levels exceptionally low despite rain

WATE reports East Tennessee lake levels remain exceptionally low and are expected to drop further amid historic drought.
WHO: James Everett, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) General Manager of River Management; WATE
WHAT: Lake levels in East Tennessee are exceptionally low despite recent rainfall, with runoff currently among the lowest on record.
WHEN: Jun 4, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: Historic drought conditions are limiting runoff into the eastern Tennessee Valley, keeping lake levels exceptionally low.

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