Major Flood
23 ft
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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
21 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
19 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Extensive agricultural flooding is occurring along the river and numerous secondary roads are flooded causing access problems.
22 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring in Rives and near Union City. Additional evacuations will be necessary. Agricultural land north of Martin is flooding and equipment and livestock may need to be moved to higher ground. Numerous secondary roads are covered by flood water.
21 ft
Residents in the community of Rives should complete necessary flood precautions. Evacuations may be required. Extensive cropland flooding is occurring near the river in northeast Obion County and the northwest portion of Weakley County. Equipment and livestock should be moved to higher ground.
20 ft
Flooding is occurring along the North Fork Obion River in northeast Obion County and northwest Weakley County. Flooding is also occurring in low-lying areas near Union City.
18 ft
Lowland and agricultural flooding is occurring near the North Fork of the Obion River.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 1957 | 23.05 ft | 30,000 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 22.98 ft | 27,000 cfs |
| Apr 6, 2025 | 22.76 ft | 22,603 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Obion River near Martin?
The Obion River near Martin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07025400) 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 Martin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Obion River near Martin is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 19 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Obion River rises?
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Where is the Obion River near Martin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Weakley County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.4053°N, 88.8547°W. USGS site number: 07025400. 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. 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.