River stage
Rialto, Hatchie River
- River level
- 2.26 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.08 ft
- Recent high
- 12.37 ft
- Recent low
- 2.27 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS RLTT1
- 30-day change
- -1.66 ft
- Average
- 4.78 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 25.05 ft
In brief
The Hatchie River at Rialto, TN read 2.26 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 9.74 ft below action stage. That is 1.66 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge RLTT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.05 ft | 1994-02-12 |
| 2 | 23.54 ft | 1937-01-22 |
| 3 | 23.54 ft | 1937-01-23 |
| 4 | 22.94 ft | 1946-01-13 |
| 5 | 22.84 ft | 1948-02-19 |
| 6 | 21.90 ft | 2025-04-06 |
| 7 | 21.60 ft | 2010-05-02 |
| 8 | 20.80 ft | 1980-03-24 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
Lowlands near the river begin to flood.
- 20.00 ft
Widespread flooding of agricultural land is occurring. Livestock and equipment may need to be moved to higher ground.
- 22.00 ft
Extensive flooding of agricultural land is occuring.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hatchie River flooding at Rialto?
No. The Hatchie River at Rialto is at 2.26 ft, 9.74 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Rialto?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 24 ft and major flooding 27 ft.
What is the highest the Hatchie River has been at Rialto?
The highest crest on record is 25.05 ft, on 1994-02-12.
Is the Hatchie River high or low right now at Rialto?
At 2.26 ft it is higher than 0% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge RLTT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07030050). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.