Buffalo River below Lobelville water level
River gauge, Buffalo River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 302 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:43 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Buffalo River below Lobelville is at 2.89 ft, in the normal range.
It is 11.11 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.89 ft and 2.97 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 26.00 ftMay 2, 2010
- Forecast peak
- 2.90 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 PM
Floating and fishing near Buffalo River below Lobelville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 11.11 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 32.00 ft
- Water approaches Interstate 40 east of the river and may be impacted at higher levels.
- 30.00 ft
- State Hwy 13 near Comer Hollow, at King Branch Rd, and just north of Gilmer Bridge Rd is impassable, as well as Jones Hollow Rd at Cane Creek. Many properties are impacted, including those near the intersection of Upper Brush Creek Rd and Godwin Rd in Vaughan Hollow, on Bakerville Rd at Sycamore Landing Rd, and commercial properties at the intersection of State Hwy 13 and Hwy 412 in Linden.
- 28.00 ft
- Extensive flooding continues along the river with portions of State Hwy 13 near Comer Hollow, at King Branch Rd, and just north of Gilmer Bridge Rd flooded and impassable. Water impacts properties near the intersection of Upper Brush Creek Rd and Godwin Rd in Vaughan Hollow, on Bakerville Rd at Sycamore Landing Rd, and commercial properties at the intersection of State Hwy 13 and Hwy 412 in Linden. Water may back up Cane Creek and approach Jones Hollow Rd.
- 26.00 ft
- Extensive flooding is occurring along the river from Linden, to Beardstown, Lobelville, and Bakerville, with flood waters approaching portions of State Hwy 13 near Comer Hollow, at King Branch Rd, and just north of Gilmer Bridge Rd. Water reaches properties near the intersection of Upper Brush Creek Rd and Godwin Rd in Vaughan Hollow, properties on Bakerville Rd at Sycamore Landing Rd, and approaches commercial properties at the intersection of State Hwy 13 and Hwy 412 in Linden.
- 24.00 ft
- Widespread flooding continues to impact areas along the river from Linden, to Beardstown, Lobelville, and Bakerville. Many roads near the river are flooded, including Hwy 438 near Billy Carlton Rd, and Upper Brush Creek Rd west of Vaughan Hollow. Water reaches properties in Bakerville, and approaches properties near the intersection of Upper Brush Creek Rd and Godwin Rd in Vaughan Hollow.
- 22.00 ft
- Widespread flooding is occurring along the river from Linden, to Beardstown, Lobelville, and Bakerville, impacting many roads including Old State Hwy 13, Gilmer Bridge Rd Lost Creek Rd, Cuba Landing Rd, Squeeze Bottom Rd, and Hwy 438 near Billy Carlton Rd. Water covers Upper Brush Creek Rd west of Vaughan Hollow and is impassable, and water approaches properties in Bakerville.
- 20.00 ft
- Significant flooding continues to impact adjacent areas and roads along the river including Old State Hwy 13, Gilmer Bridge Rd Lost Creek Rd, Cuba Landing Rd, Squeeze Bottom Rd, and Hwy 438 near Billy Carlton Rd. Waterfront properties off E 8th Ave in Leeper Bottom are also impacted, and water approaches Upper Brush Creek Rd west of Vaughan Hollow.
- 18.00 ft
- Significant flooding is occurring along the river, impacting adjacent areas and roads including Old State Hwy 13 south of School House Rd, Gilmer Bridge Rd Lost Creek Rd, Cuba Landing Rd and Squeeze Bottom Rd. Water continues to impact waterfront properties off E 8th Ave in Leeper Bottom and approaches Hwy 438 near Billy Carlton Rd in Beardstown.
- 16.00 ft
- Flooding continues to impact agricultural land and properties along the river including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Rd near Gilmer Bridge Rd, and portions of the Buffalo River Country Club. Water covers Old State Hwy 13 south of School House Rd and Gilmer Bridge Rd Lost Creek Rd which are impassable. Water begins to impact waterfront properties off E 8th Ave in Leeper Bottom and approaches Cuba Landing Rd and Squeeze Bottom Rd.
- 14.00 ft
- Flooding begins along the river, impacting agricultural land and adjacent properties including Dailey Loop, Caruthers Trace Lane, Lost Creek Rd near Gilmer Bridge Rd, and portions of the Buffalo River Country Club. Water reaches Old State Hwy 13 south of School House Rd and is impassable, and approaches Gilmer Bridge Rd Lost Creek Rd.
- 12.00 ft
- Water continues to inundate low lying areas and agricultural land along the river, and covers portions of Dailey Loop and Caruthers Trace Lane. Water also approaches Old State Hwy 13 south of School House Rd, and begins to impact properties on Lost Creek Rd near Gilmer Bridge Rd and portions of the Buffalo River Country Club.
- 10.00 ft
- Water begins to inundate low lying areas and agricultural land along the river, and begins to cover portions of Dailey Loop and Caruthers Trace Lane.
- 2.89 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26.00 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 2 | 25.23 ft | May 28, 1991 |
| 3 | 21.45 ft | May 8, 2003 |
| 4 | 20.40 ft | March 23, 1955 |
| 5 | 20.30 ft | February 16, 2003 |
| 6 | 20.27 ft | January 25, 2002 |
| 7 | 20.20 ft | February 20, 1991 |
| 8 | 20.16 ft | December 3, 1991 |
| 9 | 20.10 ft | March 14, 1975 |
| 10 | 19.91 ft | February 24, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Buffalo River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo River near Flat WoodsRiver gauge, Buffalo River | 2.05 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck River above Hurricane MillsRiver gauge, Duck River | 0.60 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 8 mi |
| Piney River at VernonRiver gauge, Piney River | 3.02 ft | Normal | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Duck River at Highway 100 at CentervilleRiver gauge, Duck River | 2.87 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Cypress Creek at CamdenRiver gauge, Cypress Creek | 0.6 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 23 mi |
| Duck River near Shady GroveRiver gauge, Duck River | 219 cfs | Low | −10.0 cfs | 29 mi |
| Big Sandy River at BrucetonRiver gauge, Big Sandy River | 57.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Yellow Creek at Ellis MillsRiver gauge, Yellow Creek | 3.14 ft | Low | ±0 | 37 mi |
| Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 0.49 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 44 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Buffalo River below Lobelville?
The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.11 ft below it.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Buffalo River below Lobelville today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:30 PM CDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Buffalo River below Lobelville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Buffalo River below Lobelville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Buffalo River below Lobelville?
The highest level on record is 26.00 ft on May 2, 2010.
Is Buffalo River below Lobelville expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.90 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03604400(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.81184, -87.77875(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.89 ft | 2026-10-20 02:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 302 cfs | 2026-10-20 02:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Buffalo River below Lobelville (usgs:03604400). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/buffalo-river-below-lobelville
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