Cumberland River at Ashland City, TN
Is Cumberland River at Ashland City, TN flooding right now?
Cumberland River at Ashland City, TN measured 18.12 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 9.9 ft below its 28 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
18.12 ft
Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 28 ft, with major flooding at 36 ft. The highest crest on record was 28.66 ft on Sun, Feb 24, 2019.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 24 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 28 ft | 9.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 32 ft | 13.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 36 ft | 17.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 28.66 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 21.32 ft | 2014-02-05 |
| 21.23 ft | 2015-02-22 |
| 20.68 ft | 2017-04-24 |
| 20.45 ft | 2016-02-18 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek near Ashland City, TN | 3.7 mi | Cheatham County |
| Cumberland River below Cheatham Dam, TN | 9.2 mi | Cheatham County |
| Harpeth River near Kingston Springs, TN | 10.3 mi | Cheatham County |
| Overall Creek near West Meade, TN | 13.0 mi | Davidson County |
| Cumberland River at Briley Pkwy at Cockrill Bend | 13.2 mi | Davidson County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.