Tennessee River at Decatur
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.5 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 14.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 14.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.8 ft on Mar 15, 1867 (historic crest)
- 10.3 ft on May 10, 2003 (historic crest)
- 10.1 ft on Feb 24, 2019 (historic crest)
- 10.0 ft on Mar 18, 1973 (historic crest)
Forecast office: NWS Huntsville · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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