Major Flood
15.5 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Evacuations will be necessary for residential areas in Rossville near the Wolf River in southwest Fayette County and southeast Shelby County. Numerous roads in this area will be impassable.
15 ft
Highways 196 and 205 and Houston Levee Road are flooded. Numerous homes near the Wolf River will be flooded, especially north of Collierville. Flood water will back up into low-lying areas of Rossville.
14 ft
Flood water begins to flow over Highways 196 and 205 and Houston Levee Road near the Wolf River. Morrison Creek at Rossville will begin to backwater flood around the businesses near the railroad tracks. Collierville-Arlington road is flooding or flooded near the Wolf River Bridge. Residential areas near the river in southeast Shelby County will begin to flood.
13 ft
Small creeks that flow into the Wolf River will begin to back up. Flooding will begin near the Wolf River north of Piperton and north of Collierville.
12.6 ft
Fayette County Highway 194 begins to flood.
11 ft
Flooding begins in lowland areas near the Wolf 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 30, 2001 | 14.57 ft | 24,000 cfs |
| Mar 11, 2016 | 14.48 ft | -9,999 cfs |
| Apr 27, 2011 | 14.46 ft | 29,400 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wolf River at Rossville?
The Wolf River at Rossville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 07030500) 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 Rossville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wolf River at Rossville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 15.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wolf River rises?
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Where is the Wolf River at Rossville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.0542°N, 89.5408°W. USGS site number: 07030500. 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.