Is the Buffalo River flooding?

Tennessee · 2 gauges · Tennessee river levels

The Buffalo River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Buffalo River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.

data refreshed 2 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Buffalo River near Flat Woods, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 32.86 ft on 3 May 2010, carrying 93,100 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (104 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.04 ft, 30.8 ft below that record.

Drains 447 sq mi · gauge elevation 514 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record