Cumberland River at Nashville, TN
Is Cumberland River at Nashville, TN flooding right now?
Cumberland River at Nashville, TN measured 17.88 ft on 2026-09-22 20:30:00 UTC. That observation was 22.1 ft below its 40 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
17.88 ft
Streamflow
14,700 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 40 ft, with major flooding at 45 ft. The highest crest on record was 56.2 ft on Sat, Jan 1, 1927.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 30 ft | 12.1 ft below |
| Minor flood | 40 ft | 22.1 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 42 ft | 24.1 ft below |
| Major flood | 45 ft | 27.1 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 56.2 ft | 1927-01-01 |
| 53.9 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 52.55 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 51 ft | 1929-03-30 |
| 49.9 ft | 1918-02-05 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at Nashville, TN | 2.3 mi | Davidson County |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plt at Nashville, TN | 2.9 mi | Davidson County |
| Cumberland River near Bordeaux, TN | 3.6 mi | Davidson County |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine, TN | 4.3 mi | Davidson County |
| Whites Creek at Tucker Road near Bordeaux, TN | 4.6 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.