North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dyer County, Tennessee on the North Fork Forked Deer River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: DYET1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
29 ft
Moderate Flood
26.5 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
4,280 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
30.5 ft
Most of Dyersburg south of the river is flooded including houses, mobile homes, and businesses. Sections of Highway 412 are flooded. Evansville is flooded, mostly north of Highway 104. Most of Slaughter Pen Road is flooded. The area around Thomas Industries floods.
29 ft
Highway 210 east of Four Points floods. Business Highway 51 floods just north of the bridge at the railroad tracks.
26 ft
Flooding is occurring on the south side of Dyersburg. Water is flowing over Old Highway 51 in south Dyersburg.
24 ft
Flooding is beginning in south Dyersburg. Several homes in southeast Dyersburg are surrounded by water and flood waters begin to cause access problems. Residents in this area should take necessary precautions.
23 ft
Most low-lying areas south and southeast of Dyersburg are flooding. Water is beginning to flow over Bean Mill Road in southeast Dyersburg.
22 ft
Flooding is occurring in farmland near the river.
14 ft
Lowland flooding begins.
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 4, 2010 | 31.21 ft | — |
| May 4, 2010 | 31.21 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 30.91 ft | — |
| Dec 31, 1936 | 30.91 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 29.42 ft | 37,717 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
DYET1
River
North Fork Forked Deer River
County
Dyer, TN
Coordinates
36.0297°N, 89.3869°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg?
The North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg 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 North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 26.5 feet, and major flooding at 29 feet.
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Where is the North Fork Forked Deer River at Dyersburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dyer County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.0297°N, 89.3869°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, 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.