Obion River at Hwy 51 near Obion, TN
Is Obion River at Hwy 51 near Obion, TN flooding right now?
No — Obion River at Hwy 51 near Obion, TN is at 19.84 ft, 14.2 ft below its 34 ft flood stage, as of 53 min ago.
Gauge height
19.84 ft
Streamflow
930 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 34 ft, with major flooding at 43 ft. The highest crest on record was 40.75 ft on Tue, Apr 8, 2025.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 29 ft | 9.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 34 ft | 14.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 38.5 ft | 18.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 43 ft | 23.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 40.75 ft | 2025-04-08 |
| 40.4 ft | 1937-01-24 |
| 39.84 ft | 2025-02-19 |
| 39.84 ft | 2025-02-19 |
| 39.6 ft | 1997-03-04 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Obion River at Obion, TN | 1.6 mi | Obion County |
| Indian Creek near Samburg, TN | 12.0 mi | Obion County |
| South Reelfoot Creek near Clayton, TN | 13.9 mi | Obion County |
| Reelfoot Creek near Samburg, TN | 14.6 mi | Obion County |
| North Reelfoot Creek at Hwy 22, near Clayton, TN | 15.5 mi | Obion County |
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