Is the Harpeth River flooding?
The Harpeth River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Tennessee. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Harpeth River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Tennessee river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Harpeth River at Bellevue, TN. The highest level ever recorded there was 33.23 ft on 2 May 2010, carrying 46,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1921 (103 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.08 ft, 32.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpeth River at Franklin, TN | No flooding | 3.80 ft | 30 ft | |
| Harpeth River below Franklin, TN | No flooding | 1.70 ft | 27 ft | |
| Harpeth River at Bellevue, TN | No flooding | 1.08 ft | 20 ft | |
| Harpeth River near Kingston Springs, TN | No flooding | 0.30 ft | 20 ft | |
| Harpeth River at Mcdaniel, TN | No flood stage defined | 0.67 ft | — | |
| Harpeth River at Mile 90.5 near Franklin, TN | No flood stage defined | 1.34 ft | — |