Cumberland River at Celina water level
River gauge, Cumberland River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Water temperature
- 60 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:18 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Cumberland River at Celina, where the gauge shows 13.38 ft.
It is 26.62 ft below the flood stage of 40.00 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.42 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM. The 30-day range is 13.23 ft – 14.28 ft.
The water temperature at the gauge is 60 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 59.20 ftMarch 1, 1826
- Forecast peak
- 14.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 40.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 53.00 ft
- Significant flooding continues to impact the Cumberland River and the adjacent tributaries across Clay County. Numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures are impacted in and around Celina, and many primary roads are affected by flood waters. This includes Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and Hwy 52 west of Celina. Water approaches portions of Hwy 53 east of Celina near the Moody Boat Ramp, and may impact travel at higher levels.
- 50.00 ft
- Significant flooding is occurring along the river and the adjacent tributaries, with numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted across Clay County. Locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave and west of Williamson St in Celina, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, Clay County High School, Induistrial Dr, Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
- 48.00 ft
- Widespread flooding continues to affect numerous properties and structures along the river and in areas around Celina. Impacted locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave, areas west of Mitchell St, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and homes on Inudstrial Dr. Floodwaters have reached the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, and are approaching portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
- 45.00 ft
- Widespread flooding along the river and the adjacent tributaries is occurring, with many agricultural, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted. In Celina, locations north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St are impacted, as well as most of the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and properties and structures on Industrial Dr. Water approaches the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, and properties on River Bend Dr in Weaver Bottom.
- 43.00 ft
- Agricultural areas and other properties along the river, as well as the adjacent tributaries are flooded. In Celina, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures close to the Obey and Cumberland Rivers are impacted, espcially areas north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St. Many roads that access these areas are impassable. Water approaches properties on Industrial Dr, and begins to impact the Dale Hollow Dam Campground.
- 40.00 ft
- Flooding begins in and around Celina, affecting homes and properties on West Lake Rd, Clark Cir, Breyer St, Cumberland Dr, Waterview Dr, Waterview Ln, Waste Water Rd, River Dr, Yale Dr, the Riverside neighborhood, River Rd, and Ross Boles Rd. Water approaches the County Circuit Court building, the County Road Commission office, and properties on Spring St and River Ave.
- 33.00 ft
- Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
- 30.00 ft
- Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
- 13.38 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 | 59.20 ft | March 1, 1826 |
| 2 | 57.30 ft | February 1, 1918 |
| 3 | 57.25 ft | December 29, 1926 |
| 4 | 54.80 ft | March 27, 1929 |
| 5 | 54.50 ft | March 1, 1902 |
| 6 | 54.09 ft | January 12, 1946 |
| 7 | 53.83 ft | January 23, 1937 |
| 8 | 52.46 ft | February 5, 1950 |
| 9 | 52.02 ft | January 2, 1943 |
| 10 | 52.01 ft | February 17, 1948 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Cumberland River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at BarbourvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 93 mi |
| Cumberland River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 2.96 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 76 mi |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland FallsRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 274 cfs | Normal | −27.0 cfs | 68 mi |
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near RowenaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 3.56 ft | No reference yet | −2.35 ft | 31 mi |
| Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 26.15 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 18 mi |
| Cumberland River below Cordell Hull DamRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 447.03 ft | No reference yet | +0.34 ft | 30 mi |
| Cumberland River at EdenwoldRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.76 ft | Normal | +0.16 ft | 68 mi |
| Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.68 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 69 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 19.42 ft | Low | −0.17 ft | 72 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 17.01 ft | Below flood stage | −0.23 ft | 75 mi |
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 15.43 ft | Low | −0.37 ft | 77 mi |
| Cumberland River at Ashland CityRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 17.36 ft | Below flood stage | −0.51 ft | 89 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Creek at Riley Creek Road at WhitleyvilleRiver gauge, Jennings Creek | 2.3 cfs | Very low | −0.3 cfs | 12 mi |
| Roaring River near HilhamRiver gauge, Roaring River | 7.5 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Marrowbone Creek at Mud Camp Road at WaterviewRiver gauge, Marrowbone Creek | 5.79 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
| West Fork Obey River near AlpineRiver gauge, West Fork Obey River | 4.3 cfs | Low | ±0 | 22 mi |
| Wolf River near ByrdstownRiver gauge, Wolf River | 15.0 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 24 mi |
| Crocus Creek near AmandavilleRiver gauge, Crocus Creek | 14.3 cfs | Normal | −1.1 cfs | 25 mi |
| Falling Water River near CookevilleRiver gauge, Falling Water River | 15.1 cfs | Normal | +0.5 cfs | 33 mi |
| Caney Fork at StonewallRiver gauge, Caney Fork | 1,100 cfs | Low | +669 cfs | 33 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cumberland River at Celina?
The official flood stage is 40.00 ft. The level is currently 26.62 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 Celina today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT, the water level was 13.38 ft. Down 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cumberland River at Celina rising or falling?
Down 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cumberland River at Celina 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 Celina?
The highest level on record is 59.20 ft on March 1, 1826.
Is Cumberland River at Celina expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 14.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03417500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.55425, -85.51439(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 | 13.38 ft | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 60 °F | 2026-10-19 16:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cumberland River at Celina (usgs:03417500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/cumberland-river-at-celina
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