Rivers in Tennessee
Hatchie River at Rialto
Below flood stage
2.54ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 5:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 20.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.50 ftTue, Sep 22, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 25.05 ft1994
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 27.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 24.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 20.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 22.00 ftExtensive flooding of agricultural land is occuring.
- 20.00 ftWidespread flooding of agricultural land is occurring. Livestock and equipment may need to be moved to higher ground.
- 12.00 ftLowlands near the river begin to flood.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.
Crest history
35 crests on NOAA’s list since 1937.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | February 12, 1994 | 25.05 ft |
| 2 | January 22, 1937 | 23.54 ft |
| 3 | January 23, 1937 | 23.54 ft |
| 4 | January 13, 1946 | 22.94 ft |
| 5 | February 19, 1948 | 22.84 ft |
| 6 | April 6, 2025 | 21.90 ft |
| 7 | May 2, 2010 | 21.60 ft |
| 8 | March 24, 1980 | 20.80 ft |
| 9 | December 27, 1987 | 20.77 ft |
| 10 | February 28, 2019 | 20.55 ft |
| 11 | March 20, 2002 | 20.23 ft |
| 12 | March 5, 1997 | 19.90 ft |
| 13 | January 2, 1983 | 19.65 ft |
| 14 | March 21, 1973 | 19.53 ft |
| 15 | December 10, 1991 | 19.50 ft |
| 16 | December 5, 1977 | 18.99 ft |
| 17 | January 19, 1989 | 18.92 ft |
| 18 | December 31, 1982 | 18.70 ft |
| 19 | March 10, 1990 | 18.70 ft |
| 20 | April 12, 2005 | 18.62 ft |
| 21 | February 17, 2003 | 18.36 ft |
| 22 | May 6, 1984 | 18.15 ft |
| 23 | May 14, 1978 | 18.08 ft |
| 24 | December 2, 1979 | 18.06 ft |
| 25 | December 15, 2004 | 17.46 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 6, 2025: 21.90 ft
- February 28, 2019: 20.55 ft
- December 26, 2017: 15.11 ft
- February 13, 2014: 15.60 ft
- May 2, 2010: 21.60 ft
- October 4, 2009: 15.74 ft
- April 13, 2008: 16.99 ft
- January 17, 2007: 15.21 ft
- February 2, 2006: 16.29 ft
- February 1, 2006: 16.43 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.