Cumberland River at Edenwold water level
River gauge, Cumberland River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
At 16.06 ft, the Cumberland River at Edenwold is below normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 16.99 ft, based on 12 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.93 ft below typical. It is 32.94 ft below the flood stage of 49.00 ft.
The water is rising: up 0.28 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 15.63 ft and 20.68 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 16.99 ft0.93 ft below the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 16.00 ft – 27.57 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (12 years of records)
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 15.63 ft – 20.68 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 16.17 ft – 31.57 ft
- Highest on record
- 50.70 ftFebruary 24, 2019
What the stage means on the water
Low water means more dragging on shallow riffles and slower floats. Fish crowd into the deeper runs, and warm, low water stresses them, so play and release them quickly.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 49.00 ft, still 32.94 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 63.00 ft
- Significant flooding of agricultural, residential, and industrial areas is occurring along the river, including portions of Mansker Creek below Long Hollow Pike, and Dry Creek below Gallatin Pike. Properties on and near Northstar Ct, River Landing Way, Anita Dr, Bennett Dr, Claudia Dr, Hickory Industrial Dr, Northgate Business Pkwy, Hurst Dr, Teresa Dr, and Cheyenne Blvd are also impacted, as well as homes in the Waterford subdivision and Harbor Village area.
- 60.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of agricultural, residential and industrial areas continues along the river. Locations impacted include areas on and near Northstar Ct, River Landing Way, Anita Dr, Hickory Industrial Dr, Hurst Dr, and Teresa Dr. Most homes in the Waterford subdivision are flooded, along with Riverside Golf Center, and portions of the Old Hickory County Club. Water approaches homes on Cheyenne Blvd near Canton Pass in the Harbor Village area, and industrial property on Northgate Business Pkwy.
- 58.00 ft
- Extensive flooding is impacting many residential and industrial areas on and near Northstar Ct, River Landing Way, Anita Dr, Hickory Industrial Dr, Hurst Dr, and Teresa Dr. In the Waterford subdivision Merritt St near the entrance is flooded and water begins to approach homes. Most agricultural areas along the river are completely flooded, along with Riverside Golf Center, and portions of the Old Hickory Country Club are flooded.
- 55.00 ft
- Many residential, industrial, and agricultural areas are impacted along the river, inlucding those on and near Northstar Ct, River Landing Way, Anita Dr, Hickory Inudustrial Dr, Hurst Dr, and Teresa Dr. Portions of Riverside Golf Center and Old Hickory Country Club are flooded, and areas along Mansker Creek and Dry Creek are flooded due to backwater. Water approaches Merritt St in the Waterford subdivision and access may be restricted at higher levels.
- 52.00 ft
- Flooding continues to impact agricultural areas along the river, Riverside Golf Center, residential properties on Mansker Dr, Bennett Dr, and Hurst Dr, and industrial property on Edenwold Rd. Locations along Mansker Creek are also impacted, including Moss Wright Park, the athletic fields at Pope John Paul II High School, and other nearby areas. Water approaches residential properties on Northstar Ct, Anita Dr and Warrior Rd, and industrial property on Hickory Industrial Dr.
- 49.00 ft
- Flooding of low lying areas along the river begins from Old Hickory Dam to near the Hermitage Golf Course, impacting agricultural areas, Riverside Golf Center, and properties on Mansker Dr, Bennett Dr, and Hurst Dr. Water backs up Mansker Creek affecting areas near Moss Wright Park and the athletic fields at Pope John Paul II High School, and backwater on Dry Creek affects industrial property on Edenwold Dr.
- 47.00 ft
- Water continues to inundate low lying areas along the river. Locations impacted are Moss Wright Park, the athletic fields at Pope John Paul II High School and other areas along Mansker Creek, industrial property along Dry Creek, agricultural areas, and Riverside Golf Center. Water approaches properties on Mansker Dr, Bennett Dr and Hurst Dr, which may cause damage at higher levels.
- 45.00 ft
- Inundation of low lying areas along the river continues, affecting portions of Moss Wright Park on Mansker Creek and industrial property along Dry Creek. Water begins to inundate the athletic fields at Pope John Paul II High School, agricultural areas, and Riverside Golf Center.
- 42.00 ft
- Low lying areas along the river from Old Hickory Dam to near the Hermitage Golf Course begin to be inunudated, and water backs up Mansker Creek affecting portions of Moss Wright Park.
- 16.06 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50.70 ft | February 24, 2019 |
| 2 | 42.29 ft | April 30, 2013 |
| 3 | 38.53 ft | March 2, 2011 |
| 4 | 37.68 ft | March 9, 2012 |
| 5 | 35.23 ft | February 5, 2014 |
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 WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 2.93 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 144 mi |
| Cumberland River at Cumberland FallsRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 265 cfs | Normal | −18.0 cfs | 136 mi |
| Cumberland River at Long Bottom near RowenaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 5.81 ft | No reference yet | −1.69 ft | 96 mi |
| Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 28.66 ft | Below flood stage | +2.31 ft | 81 mi |
| Cumberland River at CelinaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 13.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.29 ft | 68 mi |
| Cumberland River below Cordell Hull DamRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 447.03 ft | No reference yet | +0.34 ft | 42 mi |
| Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 17.08 ft | Very low | −1.79 ft | 7 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.25 ft | Very low | −0.98 ft | 9 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 15.94 ft | Below flood stage | −0.99 ft | 10 mi |
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.58 ft | Very low | −0.80 ft | 10 mi |
| Cumberland River at Ashland CityRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.57 ft | Below flood stage | −0.65 ft | 22 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Creek near EdenwoldRiver gauge, Dry Creek | 4.92 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 1.0 mi |
| Mansker Creek at Highway 41 near MillersvilleRiver gauge, Mansker Creek | 2.04 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Whites Creek at Old Hickory Blvd at Whites CreekRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 2.62 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Stones River at Us Highway 70 near DonelsonRiver gauge, Stones River | 1.76 ft | Below flood stage | −0.96 ft | 8 mi |
| Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 4.27 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Cumberland River at Edenwold?
The official flood stage is 49.00 ft. The level is currently 32.94 ft below it.
What is a normal level for the Cumberland River at Edenwold in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 16.99 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 16.00 ft and 27.57 ft, based on 12 years of records.
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 Edenwold today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 16.06 ft. Up 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Cumberland River at Edenwold rising or falling?
Up 0.28 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Cumberland River at Edenwold normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 12 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Cumberland River at Edenwold?
The highest level on record is 50.70 ft on February 24, 2019.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03426490(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.28750, -86.68833(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 | 16.06 ft | 2026-10-20 05:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Cumberland River at Edenwold (usgs:03426490). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/cumberland-river-at-edenwold
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