Piney River at Vernon, TN
Is Piney River at Vernon, TN flooding right now?
Piney River at Vernon, TN measured 3.09 ft on 2026-09-22 21:15:00 UTC. That observation was 10.9 ft below its 14 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.09 ft
Streamflow
72 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 14 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 32.78 ft on Sat, Aug 21, 2021.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 10 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 14 ft | 10.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 20 ft | 16.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 20.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 32.78 ft | 2021-08-21 |
| 27.78 ft | 2010-05-02 |
| 24.42 ft | 1991-05-27 |
| 20.08 ft | 2019-02-07 |
| 19.44 ft | 1975-03-12 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Duck River at Hwy 100 at Centerville, TN | 6.4 mi | Hickman County |
| Piney River at Cedar Hill, TN | 9.2 mi | Dickson County |
| Duck River above Hurricane Mills, TN | 14.1 mi | Humphreys County |
| Buffalo River below Lobelville, TN | 16.0 mi | Perry County |
| Duck River near Shady Grove, Tn. | 16.8 mi | Hickman 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.