River stage
Buffalo River (TN)
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 2 of 2
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 2 of 2 gauges on the Buffalo River (TN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Buffalo River levels, gauge by gauge
The Buffalo River is measured at 2 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Woods | 2.26 ft | normal, rising |
| Lobelville | 3.15 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Buffalo River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Flat Woods, TN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo River (AR) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (MN) different river, same name
- Buffalo River (MS) different river, same name
- Piney River (TN) 1 gauge
- Shoal Creek (TN) 1 gauge
- Duck River 6 gauges
- Harpeth River 5 gauges
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 2 reporting gauges on the Buffalo River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Buffalo River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Flat Woods is at 2.26 ft; Lobelville is at 3.15 ft.
Where is the Buffalo River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 2 gauges on the Buffalo River in Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.