Harpeth River below Franklin, TN
Is Harpeth River below Franklin, TN flooding right now?
Harpeth River below Franklin, TN measured 1.70 ft on 2026-09-22 21:00:00 UTC. That observation was 25.3 ft below its 27 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.70 ft
Streamflow
22 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 27 ft, with major flooding at 33 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.31 ft on Sun, May 2, 2010.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 22 ft | 20.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 27 ft | 25.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 30 ft | 28.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 33 ft | 31.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.31 ft | 2010-05-02 |
| 28.97 ft | 1990-02-04 |
| 28.18 ft | 1994-03-28 |
| 28.11 ft | 2004-02-06 |
| 28.07 ft | 1999-01-23 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Harpeth River Tributary at Mt. Hope Rd at Franklin, TN | 1.5 mi | Williamson County |
| Spencer Creek near Franklin, TN | 1.5 mi | Williamson County |
| Harpeth River at Franklin, TN | 2.1 mi | Williamson County |
| Harpeth River Tributary at Mack Hatcher Parkway | 2.8 mi | Williamson County |
| South Prong Spencer Creek near Franklin, TN | 3.1 mi | Williamson 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.