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Cumberland River at Celina water level

River gauge, Cumberland River, Tennessee, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

13.38ft Down 0.42 ft over the last 24 hours

Water temperature
60 °F
25 50 Highest onrecord 59.20 ft Minor floodstage 40.00 ft

History

History
13.514.0ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20Oct 22Oct 2413.514.0ftOct 16Oct 20Oct 24
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

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 %.

RankLevelDate
159.20 ftMarch 1, 1826
257.30 ftFebruary 1, 1918
357.25 ftDecember 29, 1926
454.80 ftMarch 27, 1929
554.50 ftMarch 1, 1902
654.09 ftJanuary 12, 1946
753.83 ftJanuary 23, 1937
852.46 ftFebruary 5, 1950
952.02 ftJanuary 2, 1943
1052.01 ftFebruary 17, 1948

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

18 Sun 71° 38° – Wind 5 mph
19 Mon 73° 43° – Wind 6 mph
20 Tue 73° 46° – Wind 7 mph
21 Wed 74° 45° – Wind 6 mph
22 Thu 73° 47° – Wind 6 mph
23 Fri 75° 45° – Wind 6 mph
24 Sat 76° 49° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:53 AM Sunset 07:02 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min First quarter 61%

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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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