Loosahatchie River at Brunswick
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Shelby County, Tennessee on the Loosahatchie River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BRNT1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
28 ft
Moderate Flood
26 ft
Minor Flood
23 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
28.5 ft
Record flood set in 1938.
28 ft
Most of Chaffee Road is inundated.
27 ft
Brunswick Road is flooded in Brunswick. Lots north of Phillip Drive are flooded along with some lots south of Phillp Drive. West end of Chaffee Road is flooding. Water is close to businesses east of Brunswick Road.
26 ft
Brunswick Road is beginning to flood north of Stewart Road. Lots north of Phillip Drive are being covered. Stewart Road is flooded just east of Old Brunswick Road, and homesteads are beginning to flood along Stewart Road.
25 ft
North Brunswick is flooding.
24 ft
Brief Road is flooding, and water is backed up to Old Brownville Road. There is extensive field flooding.
22 ft
Southernmost section of Old Brunswick Road and homstead south of the road begin to flood.
21 ft
River is over its bank.
19 ft
Oliver Creek flooding could start flooding Burnswick Road and East Brunswick. Swamps along the river are flooding. Fields and pastures begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2010 | 28.67 ft | — |
| May 2, 2010 | 28.67 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1934 | 28.5 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1934 | 28.5 ft | — |
| Feb 11, 1965 | 26.98 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BRNT1
River
Loosahatchie River
County
Shelby, TN
Coordinates
35.2811°N, 89.7661°W
Get Flood Alerts for Loosahatchie River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Loosahatchie River at Brunswick?
The Loosahatchie River at Brunswick gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Brunswick?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Loosahatchie River at Brunswick is 23 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Loosahatchie River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Loosahatchie River at Brunswick to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category — even when your screen is off.
Where is the Loosahatchie River at Brunswick gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.2811°N, 89.7661°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Loosahatchie River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers