Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage water level

Name: Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Cumberland River, Tennessee, United States

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Very low for late October

Water level

17.26ft Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT (49 min ago)

History

7 days 30 days 1 year Years compared

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

What this means

The Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage is running far below normal at 17.26 ft.

That puts it 1.79 ft below the median of 19.05 ft for late October, based on 15 years of readings. It is 30.74 ft below the flood stage of 48.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 19.02 ft (−1.76 ft).

It has dropped 0.19 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 17.08 ft and 21.09 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.

Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date: 19.05 ft1.79 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date: 18.26 ft – 26.26 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (15 years of records)
Same day last year: 19.02 ft−1.76 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days: 17.08 ft – 21.09 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months: 17.39 ft – 30.91 ft
Highest on record: 49.11 ftFebruary 24, 2019

Floating and fishing near Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage

Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.

Flood stage here is 48.00 ft, 30.74 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

62.00 ft: Widespread significant flooding continues to impact areas adjacent to the river, homes in Neelys Bend and E.N. Peeler Park, the Hampton Park subdivision, the Hermitage Ridge subdivision, the Hopewell neighborhood, and other homes and properties.
60.00 ft: Widespread significant flooding along the Cumberland River from the Hermitage Golf Course to the River Trace subdivision is impacting Golf Courses adjacent to the river, homes in Neelys Bend and E.N. Peeler Park, the Hampton Park subdivision, the Hermitage Ridge subdivision, homes in the Hopewell neighborhood, and homes on Kingsway Dr, Gaile Dr, Charlie Gann Dr, and Heartland Dr.
58.00 ft: Significant flooding is impacting golf courses adjacent to the river, homes in Neelys Bend and E.N. Peeler Park, the Hampton Park subdivision, the Hermitage Ridge subdivision, homes on Kingsway Dr, Gaile Dr, Charlie Gann Dr, and Heartland Dr. Water begins to approach homes on Riner Dr, and on Hermitage St and Commerce St in the Hopewell neighborhood.
56.00 ft: Flooding continues to impact locations adjacent to the river, including golf courses, homes in Neelys Bend on Hidden Acres Dr, Menees Ln, Neelys Bend Rd, E.N. Peeler Park, homes in the Hampton Park subdivision and the Hermitage Ridge subdivision near the river, and homes on Kingsway Dr, Gaile Dr, Charlie Gann Dr, and Heartland Dr. Center St and Capital St begin to flood and may be impassable at higher levels.
54.00 ft: Widespread flooding continues along the river, including golf courses adjacent to the river, properties in Neelys Bend on Hidden Acres Dr, Menees Ln, Neeleys Bend Rd, and E.N. Peeler Park. Also impacted are properties near the river in the Hampton Park subdivision, the Hermitage Ridge subdivision, on Kingsway Dr, and on Heartland Dr. Water continues to encroach on the K.R. Harrington water facility, and access may be limited at higher levels as portions of Stones River Rd are inundated.
52.00 ft: Many areas along the Cumberland River are flooding, including golf courses adjacent to the river, properties in Neelys Bend on Hidden Acres Dr, Menees Ln, Neelys Bend Rd, and E.N. Peeler Park. Water impacts properties in Hampton Park on Aaronwood Ct and Granwood Blvd, in Hermitage Ridge on Hermitage Ridge Dr and Linden Green Dr, and on Kingsway Dr. Heartland Dr begins to flood and may be impassable at higher stages, and water begins to impact structures at the K.R. Harrington water facility.
50.00 ft: Flooding continues along the Cumberland River, covering most of the Hermitage Golf Course and Gaylord Springs Golf Course. Properties along the river in Neelys Bend, including E.N. Peeler Park, are flooding and access may be limited at higher river levels. Water approaches properties in the Hampton Park subdivision on Aaronwood Ct and Granwood Blvd. Water approaches properties on Linden Green Dr and at the end of Hidden Acres Dr.
48.00 ft: Flooding is occurring along the Cumberland River from the Hermitage Golf Course to near the River Trace subdivision. Water covers most of the Hermitage Golf Course and the Gaylord Springs Golf Course, and begins to impact properties along the river in Neelys Bend. Water begins to inundate property around the K.R. Harrington water facility.
47.00 ft: Water is inundating portions of the Hermitage Golf Course and the Gaylord Springs Golf Course, and will significantly cover the remainder at higher levels. Areas along the Stones River, including the Stones River Greenway and the Heartland Park athletic fields, are also inundated.
44.00 ft: Areas along the river continue to be inundated, including portions of the Hermitage Golf Course and the Gaylord Springs Golf Course. Water is also inundating areas along the Stones River, including portions of the Stones River Greenway and the Heartland Park athletic fields.
42.00 ft: Low lying areas along the Cumberland River from the Hermitage Golf Course to near River Trace begin to be inundated. Water is also backing up on the Stones River and inundating adjacent low lying areas including portions of the Stones River Greenway.
17.26 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	49.11 ft	February 24, 2019
2	39.67 ft	April 30, 2013
3	37.40 ft	March 1, 2011
4	36.16 ft	March 9, 2012
5	33.04 ft	January 1, 2014

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 75° 44° – Wind 6 mph

21 Wed 78° 44° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 76° 55° – Wind 6 mph

23 Fri 77° 55° – Wind 5 mph

24 Sat 76° 58° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 74° 57° – Wind 4 mph

26 Mon 75° 58° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 75%

Map

Other gauges on the Cumberland River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cumberland River at WilliamsburgRiver gauge, Cumberland River	2.92 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	145 mi
Cumberland River at Cumberland FallsRiver gauge, Cumberland River	248 cfs	Normal	−26.0 cfs	136 mi
Cumberland River at Long Bottom near RowenaRiver gauge, Cumberland River	3.91 ft	No reference yet	−0.20 ft	98 mi
Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	27.44 ft	Below flood stage	+0.35 ft	83 mi
Cumberland River at CelinaRiver gauge, Cumberland River	13.28 ft	Below flood stage	+0.04 ft	69 mi
Cumberland River below Cordell Hull DamRiver gauge, Cumberland River	447.03 ft	No reference yet	+0.34 ft	41 mi
Cumberland River at EdenwoldRiver gauge, Cumberland River	15.74 ft	Very low	−0.32 ft	7 mi
Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	18.55 ft	Very low	−0.31 ft	3.6 mi
Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	16.40 ft	Below flood stage	−0.38 ft	6 mi
Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River	14.95 ft	Very low	−0.06 ft	9 mi
Cumberland River at Ashland CityRiver gauge, Cumberland River	17.04 ft	Below flood stage	−0.12 ft	24 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Stones River at Us Highway 70 near DonelsonRiver gauge, Stones River	1.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.28 ft	1.8 mi
Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek	2.47 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	5.9 mi
Dry Creek near EdenwoldRiver gauge, Dry Creek	4.92 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	7 mi
Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	±0	7 mi
Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek	4.26 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek	1.70 ft	Below flood stage	±0	9 mi

Questions and answers

How does the Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage compare with last year?

It is 1.76 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 19.02 ft.

What is flood stage for the Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage?

The official flood stage is 48.00 ft. The level is currently 30.74 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage in late October?

The median for late October is 19.05 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 18.26 ft and 26.26 ft, based on 15 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 Stones River near Hermitage today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 01:45 AM CDT, the water level was 17.26 ft. Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage rising or falling?

Down 0.19 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 1.85 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage normal?

Very low for late October. Compared with 15 years of daily readings for this time of year.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03430250 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.19167, -86.66528 (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	17.26 ft	2026-10-21 06:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage (usgs:03430250). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/cumberland-river-at-stones-river-near-hermitage

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