Obion River near Bogota
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dyer County, Tennessee on the Obion River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: BOGT1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
26.5 ft
69,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
25 ft
42,300 cfs
Minor Flood
22 ft
23,200 cfs
Action Stage
18 ft
12,215 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26.5 ft
Flood water is flowing over Highway 78 near Bogota.
25 ft
Highway 103 near Miston is covered by flood waters. Water is flooding a few homes in Bogota on the east side of Highway 78. Water is covering some secondary roads near the Obion River.
22 ft
Widespread lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring. Water is reaching the outskirts of Bogota.
18 ft
Several secondary roads are flooded and access to low-lying farmland may be restricted. Pool 1 of Bogota Wildlife Management Area is underwater.
13 ft
Field 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 1937 | 31.2 ft | — |
| Feb 3, 1937 | 31.2 ft | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 26.69 ft | 72,212 cfs |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 26.69 ft | 72,212 cfs |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 25.84 ft | 57,167 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
BOGT1
River
Obion River
County
Dyer, TN
Coordinates
36.1358°N, 89.4317°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Obion River near Bogota?
The Obion River near Bogota 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 Obion River near Bogota?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Obion River near Bogota is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 26.5 feet.
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Where is the Obion River near Bogota gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dyer County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.1358°N, 89.4317°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.