Obion River near Obion
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Obion County, Tennessee on the Obion River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 07026040, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
43 ft
Moderate Flood
38.5 ft
51,651 cfs
Minor Flood
34 ft
16,300 cfs
Action Stage
29 ft
7,250 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
41.7 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring in Dyer, Obion, Gibson, and Weakley Counties near the Obion River and its tributaries.
39.6 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring in the community of Obion. Agricultural land on both banks of the river is extensively flooded. Evacuations are necessary in Obion and Rives.
38 ft
Rives is flooding and most farmland near the river is flooding.
37 ft
Flooding is occurring in Obion. Widespread flooding is occurring in Rives. Numerous secondary roads near the river are flooded.
36 ft
Rives is flooding. Most cropland near the river is flooded.
35 ft
Several secondary roads and large areas of farmland are flooded in northern Dyer County. Flooding is occurring around Rives in southeast Obion County.
34 ft
Farmland near the river is flooded.
33 ft
Agricultural land near the Obion River begins to flood.
31 ft
Cropland flooding is occurring in low areas on the south bank of the Obion River.
29 ft
Overbank flooding begins near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | 40.75 ft | 72,732 cfs |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 40.75 ft | 72,732 cfs |
| Jan 23, 1937 | 40.4 ft | — |
| Jan 23, 1937 | 40.4 ft | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 39.84 ft | 57,621 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Obion River near Obion?
The Obion River near Obion gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07026040) 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 Obion?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Obion River near Obion is 34 feet. Action stage begins at 29 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38.5 feet, and major flooding at 43 feet.
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Where is the Obion River near Obion gauge located?
The gauge is located in Obion County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.2408°N, 89.2176°W. USGS site number: 07026040. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, 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.