Wolf River at Raleigh
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Shelby County, Tennessee on the Wolf River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: RLGT1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
15 ft
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
During Mississippi River floods, storage business east of Highland Road and south of James Road is beginning to flood.
18 ft
During Mississippi River floods, houses on the northwest end of Kruger Road are flooding. Property west of Hood Street is being flooded.
17 ft
During Mississippi River floods, Heard Avenue is flooded just west of North Holmes Street. Ball fields in John F. Kennedy Park are flooding.
16 ft
During Mississippi River floods, places west of Lloyd Circle West are beginning to flood. Businesses between National Street and McMiller Road are being inundated. Tant Road is beginning to go under flood water.
15 ft
Businesses just north of Interstate 40 near the Wolf River are flooding. John F.Kennedy Park is flooding,and Rodney Barber Park begins to flood.
14 ft
During Mississippi River floods, west end of Cypress Road is covered. Houses are flooding on the northwest end of Kendrick Road.
13 ft
During Mississippi River floods, houses and other properties are flooding on the northwest end of Orchi Road near South Highland Street.
12 ft
During Mississippi River floods, northwest part of Orchi Road is flooded. Car recycling yard west of McMiller Road is beginning to get covered by flood water. Road to ball fields in John F. Kennedy Park is flooding right near the ball field.
11 ft
During Mississippi River floods, parts of Chapel Road are flooded. Boat ramp on the south end of John F. Kennedy Park at the mouth of Harrington Creek is flooded.
9 ft
During Mississippi River floods, businesses south of Chapel Road are being covered.
8 ft
The WolF River is going over its banks near the river gage located on the Old Austin Peay Highway Bridge.
7 ft
During Mississippi River floods, buildings just northeast of the Warford Street Interstate 40 interchange are being flooded. Backwater has reached Interstate 40 east of the Interstate 40 and Interstate 240 interchange.
4 ft
During Mississippi River floods, fields begin to flood east of North Highland Street and north of the Wolf River.
-2 ft
Backwater has reached the Raleigh Gage mounted on the Old Austin Peay Highway Bridge. Lakes, sloughs and branches near the Wolf River are filling from Warford Street upstream past Interstaate 40.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 1935 | 23.72 ft | — |
| Jan 19, 1935 | 23.72 ft | — |
| Jan 8, 1946 | 20.4 ft | — |
| Jan 8, 1946 | 20.4 ft | — |
| Feb 8, 1937 | 18.2 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
RLGT1
River
Wolf River
County
Shelby, TN
Coordinates
35.2017°N, 89.9225°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf River at Raleigh?
The Wolf River at Raleigh 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 Wolf River at Raleigh?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf River at Raleigh is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
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Where is the Wolf River at Raleigh gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.2017°N, 89.9225°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