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Loosahatchie River Flow Today

As of October 13, 2026 at 4:15 AM, the Loosahatchie River is flowing at 97 cfs near Arlington, TN — 101% of normal for the date. ❤ Favorite

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Loosahatchie River Near Arlington: 101% of normal
Typical gauge
101% of normal for the date
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97cfs Arlington
Updated
Oct 13, 4:15 AM
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River briefing · Oct 13, 2026

Loosahatchie River conditions today

Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.

At Arlington, the Loosahatchie River is running 97 cfs — 101% of normal. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are near normal (the typical gauge is at 101% of normal).

Headwaters to mouth

How the Loosahatchie River compares to normal

Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.

Flow along the river, upstream to downstream

  1. Arlington254 ft 97 cfs101%

Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.

Where every gauge sits

One dot per Loosahatchie River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (101%).

Typical gauge 101%
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Loosahatchie River flow report

1 gauge
Streamgage Streamflow % of normal 24h Gage height To flood stage Elevation
Loosahatchie River Near Arlington TN
Oct 13, 4:15 AM · USGS 07030240
97 cfs 101% 0% 0.72 ft 19.3 ft below 254 ft

USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.

History

Loosahatchie River streamflow over time

Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).

About this river

Loosahatchie River

The Loosahatchie River originates in Fayette County, Tennessee and flows for about 57 miles before joining the Wolf River. Historically, the river was used for transportation of goods and people, and played a significant role in the Civil War battles of Memphis and Germantown. The hydrology of the river is characterized by highly variable flows with occasional flooding. The river has several reservoirs and dams including the Loosahatchie River Dam, Malone Lake Dam, and Sunk Lake Dam. The reservoirs serve as a water source for agricultural irrigation and as a recreational spot for fishing and boating. The river and its surrounding wetlands are also a vital habitat for various species of birds, fish, and other wildlife.

FAQ

About the Loosahatchie River

How is the Loosahatchie River flowing right now?

As of October 13, 2026, the Loosahatchie River is flowing at 97 cfs near Arlington, TN, about 101% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.

Is the Loosahatchie River running high or low?

The typical gauge on the Loosahatchie River is at 101% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.

What is flood stage on the Loosahatchie River?

The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Arlington (20.0 ft). The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.

Where does the data come from?

Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.

Can I get alerts for a gauge?

Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.

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