Obion River Water Level

Q: What is the water level of Obion River today?

Obion River water levels are measured at USGS gauge OBION RIVER AT HWY 51 NEAR OBION, TN; the current gauge height updates on this page throughout the day, alongside a 30-day trend.

Q: Is Obion River high or low right now?

This page compares the current reading against the trailing 30-day average and range for Obion River — above the average means higher water than usual, below means lower.

Live gauge height for Obion River, measured at USGS station OBION RIVER AT HWY 51 NEAR OBION, TN (9.6 mi from the nearest mapped ramp).

Current gauge height

19.12 ft

Updated 40 min ago

vs. 30-day average

-0.11 ft

30-day avg: 19.23 ft

Streamflow

529 cfs

30-Day Water Level Trend

2026-09-17Range: 19.08–19.84 ft2026-10-16

Obion River is currently near its 30-day average — typical launching conditions at most ramps.

Boat Ramps on Obion River (2)

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Obion River Water Level FAQ

What is the water level of Obion River today?

The USGS gauge for Obion River (OBION RIVER AT HWY 51 NEAR OBION, TN) currently reads a gauge height of 19.12 feet, near its 30-day average. Readings update throughout the day from USGS instrumentation.

Is Obion River high or low right now?

Compared with the past 30 days, Obion River is near its 30-day average.

Where can I launch a boat on Obion River?

BoatLaunchMap lists 2 boat ramps on Obion River, each with directions, ratings, and launch details.

Data: U.S. Geological Survey, station 07026040. Gauge height is measured relative to the station datum, not lake depth. Always verify conditions on site before launching.