River stage
Bolivar, Hatchie River
- River level
- 5.66 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- -0.07 ft
- Recent high
- 14.33 ft
- Recent low
- 5.45 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS BVRT1
- 30-day change
- -0.18 ft
- Average
- 7.00 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 21.53 ft
In brief
The Hatchie River at Bolivar, TN read 5.66 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 6.34 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge BVRT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21.53 ft | 1948-02-15 |
| 2 | 21.29 ft | 2001-12-02 |
| 3 | 21.11 ft | 2019-02-25 |
| 4 | 20.66 ft | 1974-01-13 |
| 5 | 20.61 ft | 1983-12-30 |
| 6 | 20.46 ft | 2010-05-05 |
| 7 | 20.46 ft | 2010-05-06 |
| 8 | 20.08 ft | 1991-12-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 18.00 ft
Low-lying land near the river is flooding.
- 19.00 ft
Water starts to flood homes on River Road.
- 20.00 ft
Water is flowing over Highway 64 east of Bolivar.
- 20.50 ft
Some businesses along Margin Street are flooding.
- 21.00 ft
Water is reaching the edge of Highway 18 northeast of Bolivar.
- 28.00 ft
Water is flowing across Highway 18 near the river. Secondary roads and maintenance roads are flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Hatchie River flooding at Bolivar?
No. The Hatchie River at Bolivar is at 5.66 ft, 6.34 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Bolivar?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 12 ft, minor flooding 18 ft, moderate flooding 20 ft and major flooding 28 ft.
What is the highest the Hatchie River has been at Bolivar?
The highest crest on record is 21.53 ft, on 1948-02-15.
Is the Hatchie River high or low right now at Bolivar?
At 5.66 ft it is higher than 23% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge BVRT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 07029500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.