Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville water level
River gauge, Basses Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
- Flow
- 3.1 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville reads 2.52 ft, a normal level for late October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.49 ft and 2.52 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obed River at Adams Bridge near CrossvilleRiver gauge, Obed River | 14.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Daddys Creek near HebbertsburgRiver gauge, Daddys Creek | 12.1 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 16 mi |
| Sewee Creek near DecaturRiver gauge, Sewee Creek | 0.26 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| Clear Creek at Lilly Bridge near LancingRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 5.0 cfs | Normal | −0.8 cfs | 26 mi |
| Emory River at OakdaleRiver gauge, Emory River | 1.89 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 29 mi |
| Falling Water River near CookevilleRiver gauge, Falling Water River | 17.7 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 30 mi |
| West Fork Obey River near AlpineRiver gauge, West Fork Obey River | 4.5 cfs | Low | +0.2 cfs | 38 mi |
| Collins River near McMinnvilleRiver gauge, Collins River | 81.8 cfs | Low | +3.2 cfs | 39 mi |
Questions and answers
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 05:00 AM EDT, the water level was 2.52 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03538970(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.85083, -85.05472(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.52 ft | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 3.1 cfs | 2026-10-21 09:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Basses Creek at Lake Tansi near Crossville (usgs:03538970). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/basses-creek-at-lake-tansi-near-crossville
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer