
River stage
Flat Woods, Buffalo River
- River level
- 2.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.20 ft
- Recent high
- 13.98 ft
- Recent low
- 1.97 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS FLTT1
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Average
- 2.88 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 32.69 ft
In brief
The Buffalo River at Flat Woods, TN read 2.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.74 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge FLTT1
Water 72 °F (22 °C) · 6 °F warmer than normal for this date
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.69 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 2 | 32.19 ft | 1991-05-27 |
| 3 | 32.00 ft | 1948-02-13 |
| 4 | 30.45 ft | 1955-03-22 |
| 5 | 29.30 ft | 1927-03-13 |
| 6 | 29.26 ft | 1975-03-13 |
| 7 | 27.16 ft | 1973-11-28 |
| 8 | 26.98 ft | 1980-03-21 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Low lying areas along the river from near Topsy to Linden, including access points and agricultural land begin to be inundated. Water begins to impact properties on Big Buffalo Estates Cir.
- 18.00 ft
Areas along the river continue to be inundated, including access points, agricultural land, and properties on Big Buffalo Estates Cir. Water begins to cover portions of Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, and Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, and approaches Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
- 20.00 ft
Water continues to impact access points, agricultural areas and properties adjacent to the river, and low-lying roads including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd which are impassable. Water begins to impact portions of Crazy Horse Campground and Recreational Park.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding is impacting low-lying areas along the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, and McGee Rd. Water reaches portions of Moccasin Creek Rd near Keazy Hollow Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd near Hwy 13, and Harris Rd which may be impassable at higher levels, and most of the Crazy Horse Campground on the south side of the river is flooded and water begins to impact portions of the campground on the north side.
- 24.00 ft
Flooding continues to impact roads and properties along the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd near Old Hwy 13, Old Hwy 13 at Big Buffalo Estates, McGee Rd, Moccasin Creek Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd near Hwy 13, and Harris Rd. Most of the Crazy Horse Campground is flooded, and water begins to impact portions of the Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center.
- 26.00 ft
Widespread flooding is impacting low-lying roads near the river, including Buffalo Bottom Rd, River Bluff Rd, Duncans Camp Rd, portions of Old Hwy 13, McGee Rd, Moccasin Creek Rd, Mayberry Rd, Armstrong Rd, and Harris Rd. In Linden, the Perry County Veterans Park is flooded and water approaches properties on Hwy 13 near S Mill St and north of Hwy 412. Water approaches Hwy 13 north of Hwy 412, Topsy Rd, Old Hwy 13 at Old Hohenwald Rd and south of Duncans Camp Rd.
- 28.00 ft
Widespread flooding continues along the river with many roads flooded and impassable, including portions of Old Hwy 13 at Old Hohenwald Rd and south of Duncans Camp Rd, Hwy 13 north of Hwy 412 and near Bethel Rd, Bethel Rd east of Venture Dr, Topsy Rd, Old Rockhouse Loop, and Hwy 1788 near Sugar Hill Camp Rd. The Perry County Veterans Park is flooded, water reaches properties on Hwy 13 near S Mill St and north of Hwy 412, and most of the Linden Valley Baptist Conference Center is flooded.
- 30.00 ft
Extensive flooding along the river is impacting many roads including portions of Hwy 13 and Old Hwy 13. In Linden, water reaches properties on Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and approaches S Mill St and Hwy 13 south of Hwy 412 which may be impassable at higher levels.
- 32.00 ft
Near record flooding is occurring impacting many roads and properties along the river from Topsy to Flatwoods, to Linden, including portions of Hwy 13. In Linden, water reaches Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and S Mill St. Hwy 13 south of Hwy 412 is impassable, and water approaches Hwy 412 at Hwy 13 which is impassable at higher levels.
- 34.00 ft
Record flooding is impacting roads and properties along the river from Topsy to Flatwoods, to Linden. Travel on main roads including portions of Hwy 13 is impossible, and water approaches Hwy 412 at Hwy 13. In Linden, homes and properties on Elm Ln, Shelton St, Brookside Dr, Cherry St, and S Mill St are flooded. Water reaches Hwy 1788 near Rockhouse Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Buffalo River flooding at Flat Woods?
No. The Buffalo River at Flat Woods is at 2.26 ft, 12.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Flat Woods?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 15 ft, minor flooding 22 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Buffalo River has been at Flat Woods?
The highest crest on record is 32.69 ft, on 2010-05-03.
Is the Buffalo River high or low right now at Flat Woods?
At 2.26 ft it is higher than 40% of readings over the last 122 days.
How warm is the water at Flat Woods, Buffalo River?
The water temperature at Flat Woods, Buffalo River is 72 °F (22.2 °C), measured 7:00 pm by USGS, which is 6 °F warmer than normal for this date over the past ten years. It has risen 0.8 °F in the last 24 hours.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge FLTT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03604000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.