Cumberland River at Ashland City water level
River gauge, Cumberland River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cumberland River at Ashland City, where the gauge shows 16.47 ft.
It is 11.53 ft below the flood stage of 28.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.93 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 16.25 ft – 18.24 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 28.66 ftFebruary 24, 2019
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 28.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 40.00 ft
- Widespread flooding continues to impact areas along the river and adjacent tributaries. Many roads are flooded and impassable in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County, including Route 251, Route 249, and Route 12 east of Ashland City. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded.
- 38.00 ft
- Widespread flooding along the river and adjacent tributaries continues to impact agricultural, residential, and industrial areas in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County. Many primary roads near the river are flooded and impassable, including portions of Route 251 and Route 249. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded, and water approaches Route 12 east of town.
- 36.00 ft
- Widespread flooding along the river and adjacent tributaries continues to impact agricultural, residential and industrial areas in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County. Many primary roads near the river are flooded and impassable, including portions of Route 251 between Pond Creek and Sams Creek, and Route 249 at Brush Creek and Sams Creek. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded.
- 35.00 ft
- Water begins to approach Water St in Ashland City, and Route 249 between Brush Creek and Sams Creek. Flooding of adjacent tributaries continues, including portions of the Harpeth River, Marrowbone Creek, Little Marrowbone Creek including the Walmart shopping center, and Sycamore Creek.
- 34.00 ft
- Significant flooding continues to impact areas along the river, including Chapmansboro Rd, Cheatham Dam Rd, Cumberland Dr, Floy Lane, Goose Bay Rd, Graham Rd, Jamestown Rd, Johnson Creek Rd, Lakeside Dr, Lindahl Pkwy, Matlock Dr, Meadowbrook Rd, Pond Creek Rd, Riverview Dr, River Trace, Sunrise Circle, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Thompson Rd, Trinity Rd, Wayne Jackson Rd, and Willowbrook Dr. Route 251 is flooded between Pond Creek and Sams Creek.
- 32.00 ft
- Significant flooding is occurring along the river, impacted locations include Chapmansboro Rd, Cheatham Dam Rd, Cumberland Dr, Floy Lane, Goose Bay Rd, Graham Rd, Jamestown Rd, Johnson Creek Rd, Lakeside Dr, Lindahl Pkwy, Matlock Dr, Meadowbrook Rd, Pond Creek Rd, Riverview Dr, River Trace, Sunrise Circle, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Thompson Rd, Trinity Rd, Wayne Jackson Rd, and Willowbrook Dr. Route 251 near Pond Creek and Sams Creek is flooded and may be impassable.
- 30.00 ft
- Agricultural, residential and industrial areas near the river continue to be impacted, including Chapmansboro Rd, Cheatham Dam Rd, Cumberland Dr, Floy Lane, Goose Bay Rd, Graham Rd, Jamestown Rd, Johnson Creek Rd, Lakeside Dr, Lindahl Pkwy, Matlock Dr, Meadowbrook Rd, Pond Creek Rd, Riverview Dr, River Trace, Sunrise Circle, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Thompson Rd, Trinity Rd, Wayne Jackson Rd, and Willowbrook Rd. Water approaches Route 251 near Pond Creek and Sams Creek.
- 28.00 ft
- Roads and properties in agrcultural, residential and industrial areas near the river are impacted, including Chapmansboro Rd, Cheatham Dam Rd, Cumberland Dr, Goose Bay Rd, Graham Rd, Jamestown Rd, Johnson Creek Rd, Lakeside Dr, Lindahl Pkwy, Matlock Dr, Meadowbrook Rd, Pond Creek Rd, River Trace, Sunrise Circle, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Thompson Rd, Trinity Rd, Wayne Jackson Rd, and Willowbrook Dr. Water approaches Riverview Dr, Floy Lane, and adjacent tributaries.
- 26.00 ft
- Low lying and agricultural areas are inundated near Brush Creek, Jamestown Rd, Sunrise Circle, and Sycamore Creek. Water approaches roads and properties in residential and industrial areas near the river on Chapmansboro Rd, Cheatham Dam Rd, Goose Bay Rd, Jamestown Rd, Lakeside Dr, Lindahl Pkwy, Matlock Dr, Meadowbrook Rd, Pond Creek Rd, River Trace, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, Thompson Rd, Trinity Rd, and Willowbrook Dr.
- 24.00 ft
- Low lying areas along the river, agricultural areas, and access points at Brush Creek, Cheatham Dam Rd, Jamestown Rd, Sunrise Circle, and the Sycamore Creek Recreation Area begin to be inundated. Backwater effects are also causing inundation along adjacent tributaries, including the Harpeth River, Marrowbone Creek, and Sycamore Creek.
- 16.47 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.66 ft | February 24, 2019 |
| 2 | 21.32 ft | February 5, 2014 |
| 3 | 21.23 ft | February 22, 2015 |
| 4 | 20.68 ft | April 24, 2017 |
| 5 | 20.45 ft | February 18, 2016 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Cumberland River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near RowenaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 10.48 ft | No reference yet | −0.37 ft | 116 mi |
| Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 27.51 ft | Below flood stage | +0.85 ft | 101 mi |
| Cumberland River at CelinaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 13.77 ft | Below flood stage | −0.11 ft | 89 mi |
| Cumberland River below Cordell Hull DamRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 447.03 ft | No reference yet | +0.34 ft | 63 mi |
| Cumberland River at EdenwoldRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 17.11 ft | Normal | +0.91 ft | 22 mi |
| Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.17 ft | Very low | −0.31 ft | 24 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.57 ft | Very low | −0.70 ft | 21 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.14 ft | Below flood stage | −0.83 ft | 19 mi |
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.60 ft | Very low | −0.84 ft | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Creek near Ashland CityRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 1.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.7 mi |
| Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 0.48 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 10 mi |
| Whites Creek at Old Hickory Blvd at Whites CreekRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 4.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 15 mi |
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.52 ft | Below flood stage | −0.14 ft | 16 mi |
| Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.15 ft | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.31 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 20 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cumberland River at Ashland City?
The official flood stage is 28.00 ft. The level is currently 11.53 ft below it.
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 Cumberland River at Ashland City today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT, the water level was 16.47 ft. Down 0.93 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cumberland River at Ashland City rising or falling?
Down 0.93 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.85 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Cumberland River at Ashland City normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cumberland River at Ashland City?
The highest level on record is 28.66 ft on February 24, 2019.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03431790(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.27056, -87.07611(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 | 16.47 ft | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cumberland River at Ashland City (usgs:03431790). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/cumberland-river-at-ashland-city
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer