Rivers in Tennessee
South Fork Forked Deer River at Jackson
Below flood stage
22.88ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 3:00 PM CDT
- Flood stage
- 34.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 22.60 ftTue, Sep 22, 7:00 PM CDT
- Record crest
- 46.32 ft1935
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 39.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 37.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 34.00 ft |
| Action | 32.00 ft |
- 39.00 ftThe fairgrounds and an auto dealership just south of Jackson are flooded.
- 37.00 ftRiverside Drive between Jackson and Bemis is closed.
- 36.00 ftBusinesses in low-lying areas near the river are flooding.
- 35.00 ftThe east bank of the South Fork of the Forked Deer River overflows, flooding low-lying areas of the University of Tennessee Agriculture Experiment Station.
- 34.00 ftBusinesses along Westover Road are affected by flood waters.
- 32.00 ftOverbank flooding is beginning in low-lying areas along the river.
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
42 crests on NOAA’s list since 1930.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 21, 1935 | 46.32 ft |
| 2 | January 9, 1946 | 45.15 ft |
| 3 | February 14, 1948 | 42.74 ft |
| 4 | January 24, 1962 | 42.22 ft |
| 5 | January 14, 1932 | 42.12 ft |
| 6 | February 1, 1950 | 42.05 ft |
| 7 | January 10, 1930 | 41.32 ft |
| 8 | May 3, 2010 | 38.76 ft |
| 9 | December 1, 2001 | 37.64 ft |
| 10 | December 26, 1987 | 36.66 ft |
| 11 | April 29, 2011 | 36.65 ft |
| 12 | April 5, 2025 | 36.43 ft |
| 13 | March 9, 2021 | 35.78 ft |
| 14 | March 3, 1997 | 35.73 ft |
| 15 | February 5, 1990 | 35.70 ft |
| 16 | September 29, 2002 | 35.40 ft |
| 17 | February 17, 2003 | 35.37 ft |
| 18 | January 24, 1999 | 34.99 ft |
| 19 | February 25, 2019 | 34.90 ft |
| 20 | February 21, 1991 | 34.90 ft |
| 21 | March 6, 2008 | 34.58 ft |
| 22 | February 18, 2001 | 34.52 ft |
| 23 | March 17, 2025 | 34.51 ft |
| 24 | November 21, 1988 | 34.45 ft |
| 25 | December 28, 1982 | 34.45 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 5, 2025: 36.43 ft
- March 17, 2025: 34.51 ft
- February 17, 2025: 34.33 ft
- March 9, 2021: 35.78 ft
- February 25, 2019: 34.90 ft
- July 23, 2017: 34.19 ft
- February 6, 2014: 34.40 ft
- April 29, 2011: 36.65 ft
- May 3, 2010: 38.76 ft
- March 6, 2008: 34.58 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.