Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
22 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Most of Chaffee Road is inundated.
25.6 ft
Highway 70 from the bridge west to Jetway Road is flooded and Highway 70 is partially flooded west to the Inerstate 385 interchange. Many Arlington houses and businesses north of the railroad tracks are flooded. Much of the Arlington Industrial Park is flooding. County Road 205 and Long Road north of Arlington are flooded. Braden Road and Highway 196 are flooded in Fayette County. Brunswick and Brunswick Road are flooding. Dunkin Road is covered south of Millington.
25 ft
Brunswick Road is flooded in Brunswick. Lots north of Phillip Drive are flooded.
24 ft
Brunswick Road is beginning to flood. Lots north of Phillip Drive and south of Brief Road are being covered.
21 ft
Brief Road is flooding.
20 ft
Overbank flooding is occurring and field flooding is extensive.
19 ft
Stewart Road South begins to flood. Low-lying farm land begins to flood.
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 | 25.44 ft | 29,600 cfs |
| Dec 24, 1987 | 25.27 ft | 27,400 cfs |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 24.06 ft | 22,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ARLT1
River
Loosahatchie River
County
Shelby, TN
Coordinates
35.3109°N, 89.6396°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Loosahatchie River at Arlington?
The Loosahatchie River at Arlington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07030240) 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 Loosahatchie River at Arlington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Loosahatchie River at Arlington is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Loosahatchie River rises?
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Where is the Loosahatchie River at Arlington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.3109°N, 89.6396°W. USGS site number: 07030240. 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.