Buffalo River near Flat Woods, TN
Is Buffalo River near Flat Woods, TN flooding right now?
Buffalo River near Flat Woods, TN measured 2.03 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 20.0 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.03 ft
Streamflow
133 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 30 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.69 ft on Mon, May 3, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 15 ft | 13.0 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 20.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 25 ft | 23.0 ft below |
| Major flood | 30 ft | 28.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.69 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 32.19 ft | 1991-05-27 |
| 32 ft | 1948-02-13 |
| 30.45 ft | 1955-03-22 |
| 29.3 ft | 1927-03-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee River at Perryville, TN | 14.5 mi | Decatur County |
| Buffalo River below Lobelville, TN | 22.0 mi | Perry County |
| Duck River at Hwy 100 at Centerville, TN | 28.9 mi | Hickman County |
| Horse Creek near Savannah, Tn (Tva) | 30.4 mi | Hardin County |
| Duck River above Hurricane Mills, TN | 30.4 mi | Humphreys County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.