Buffalo River near Flat Woods
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Perry County, Tennessee on the Buffalo River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03604000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
30 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
36 ft
Record flooding continues to impact roads and properties along the river from Topsy to Flatwoods, to Linden, including portions of Hwy 13 and Hwy 412 which are impassable. Water impacts Hwy 1788 near Rockhouse Rd, and Bethel Rd which are impassable, and begins to impact low lying portions of the NYX Linden facility. In Linden, homes and properties on Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and S Mill St are flooded.
34 ft
Record flooding is impacting roads and properties along the river from Topsy to Flatwoods, to Linden. Travel on main roads including portions of Hwy 13 is impossible, and water approaches Hwy 412 at Hwy 13. In Linden, homes and properties on Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and S Mill St are flooded. Water reaches Hwy 1788 near Rockhouse Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
32 ft
Near record flooding is occurring impacting many roads and properties along the river from Topsy to Flatwoods, to Linden, including portions of Hwy 13. In Linden, water reaches Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and S Mill St. Hwy 13 south of Hwy 412 is impassable, and water approaches Hwy 412 at Hwy 13 which is impassable at higher levels.
30 ft
Extensive flooding along the river is impacting many roads including portions of Hwy 13 and Old Hwy 13. In Linden, water reaches properties on Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and approaches S Mill St and Hwy 13 south of Hwy 412 which may be impassable at higher levels.
28 ft
Widespread flooding continues along the river with many roads flooded and impassable, including portions of Old Hwy 13 at Old Hohenwald Rd and south of Duncans Camp Rd, Hwy 13 north of Hwy 412 and near Bethel Rd, Bethel Rd east of Venture Dr, Topsy Rd, Old Rockhouse Loop, and Hwy 1788 near Sugar Hill Camp Rd. The Perry County Veterans Park is flooded, water reaches properties on Hwy 13 near S Mill St and north of Hwy 412, and most of the Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center is flooded.
26 ft
Widespread flooding is impacting low-lying roads near the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd, portions of Old Hwy 13, McGee Rd, Moccasin Creek Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd, and Harris Rd. In Linden, the Perry County Veterans Park is flooded and water approaches properties on Hwy 13 near S Mill St and north of Hwy 412. Water approaches Hwy 13 north of Hwy 412, Topsy Rd, Old Hwy 13 at Old Hohenwald Rd and south of Duncans Camp Rd.
24 ft
Flooding continues to impact roads and properties along the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, McGee Rd, Moccasin Creek Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd near Hwy 13, and Harris Rd. Most of the Crazy Horse Campground is flooded, and water begins to impact portions of the Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center.
22 ft
Flooding is impacting low-lying areas along the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd. Water reaches portions of Moccasin Creek Rd near Keazy Hollow Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd near Hwy 13, and Harris Rd which may be impassable at higher levels, and most of the Crazy Horse Campground on the south side of the river is flooded and water begins to impact portions of the campground on the north side.
20 ft
Water continues to impact access points, agricultural areas and properties adjacent to the river, and low-lying roads including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd which are impassable. Water begins to impact portions of Crazy Horse Campground and Recreational Park.
18 ft
Areas along the river continue to be inundated, including access points, agricultural land, and properties on Big Buffalo Estates Cir. Water begins to cover portions of Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, and Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, and approaches Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
16 ft
Low lying areas along the river from near Topsy to Linden, including access points and agricultural land begin to be inundated. Water begins to impact properties on Big Buffalo Estates Cir.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2010 | 32.69 ft | 93,100 cfs |
| May 2, 2010 | 32.69 ft | 93,100 cfs |
| May 26, 1991 | 32.19 ft | 96,300 cfs |
| May 26, 1991 | 32.19 ft | 96,300 cfs |
| Feb 12, 1948 | 32 ft | 90,000 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Buffalo River near Flat Woods?
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What is flood stage for Buffalo River near Flat Woods?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Buffalo River near Flat Woods is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Buffalo River near Flat Woods gauge located?
The gauge is located in Perry County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.4959°N, 87.8328°W. USGS site number: 03604000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey