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SwedenHatchie River at Rialto water level
River gauge, Hatchie River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 379 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:52 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Hatchie River at Rialto, where the gauge shows 2.27 ft.
It is 17.73 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 PM. The 30-day range is 2.22 ft – 2.32 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 25.05 ftFebruary 12, 1994
- Forecast peak
- 2.30 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 22.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occuring.
- 20.00 ft
- Widespread flooding of agricultural land is occurring. Livestock and equipment may need to be moved to higher ground.
- 12.00 ft
- Lowlands near the river begin to flood.
- 2.27 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 | 25.05 ft | February 12, 1994 |
| 2 | 23.54 ft | January 22, 1937 |
| 3 | 23.54 ft | January 23, 1937 |
| 4 | 22.94 ft | January 13, 1946 |
| 5 | 22.84 ft | February 19, 1948 |
| 6 | 21.90 ft | April 6, 2025 |
| 7 | 21.60 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 8 | 20.80 ft | March 24, 1980 |
| 9 | 20.77 ft | December 27, 1987 |
| 10 | 20.55 ft | February 28, 2019 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Hatchie River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hatchie River near WalnutRiver gauge, Hatchie River | 38.2 cfs | Very low | +1.9 cfs | 67 mi |
| Hatchie River at BolivarRiver gauge, Hatchie River | 5.56 ft | Very low | −0.01 ft | 44 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loosahatchie River near ArlingtonRiver gauge, Loosahatchie River | 0.70 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 23 mi |
| South Fork Forked Deer River near Owl CityRiver gauge, South Fork Forked Deer River | 8.95 ft | Normal | +0.02 ft | 23 mi |
| Loosahatchie River at Singleton Pkwy near BartlettRiver gauge, Loosahatchie River | 1.70 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 30 mi |
| Wolf River at Hollywood St at MemphisRiver gauge, Wolf River | 12.97 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 37 mi |
| Wolf River at GermantownRiver gauge, Wolf River | 2.70 ft | Very low | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Wolf River near ColliervilleRiver gauge, Wolf River | 3.00 ft | Very low | ±0 | 38 mi |
| Wolf River at RossvilleRiver gauge, Wolf River | 1.51 ft | Very low | +0.02 ft | 40 mi |
| Nonconnah Creek near GermantownRiver gauge, Nonconnah Creek | 6.43 ft | Very low | −0.02 ft | 42 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Hatchie River at Rialto?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 17.73 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 Hatchie River at Rialto today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Hatchie River at Rialto rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Hatchie River at Rialto normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Hatchie River at Rialto?
The highest level on record is 25.05 ft on February 12, 1994.
Is Hatchie River at Rialto expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.30 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:07030050(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.63733, -89.60946(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 | 2.27 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 379 cfs | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Hatchie River at Rialto (usgs:07030050). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/hatchie-river-at-rialto
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