Major Flood
28 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Water is flowing across Highway 18 near the river. Secondary roads and maintenance roads are flooded.
21 ft
Water is reaching the edge of Highway 18 northeast of Bolivar.
20.5 ft
Some businesses along Margin Street are flooding.
20 ft
Water is flowing over Highway 64 east of Bolivar.
19 ft
Water starts to flood homes on River Road.
18 ft
Low-lying land near the river is flooding.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 1948 | 21.53 ft | — |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 21.29 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 21.11 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BVRT1
River
Hatchie River
County
Hardeman, TN
Coordinates
35.2753°N, 88.9766°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hatchie River near Bolivar?
The Hatchie River near Bolivar gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07029500) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Hatchie River near Bolivar?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hatchie River near Bolivar is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Hatchie River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Hatchie River near Bolivar to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Hatchie River near Bolivar gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hardeman County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.2753°N, 88.9766°W. USGS site number: 07029500. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.