Obion River near Martin
Weakley County, Tennessee
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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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