East Fork Stones River near Lascassas water level
River gauge, East Fork Stones River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 12.0 cfs
History
What this means
Low water at East Fork Stones River near Lascassas: the gauge reads 2.91 ft, below normal for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. The 30-day range is 2.90 ft – 2.95 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 39.48 ftMarch 13, 1975
Paddling and fishing conditions
At low levels, plan for shorter paddling trips and expect to walk your boat through a few shoals.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39.48 ft | March 13, 1975 |
| 2 | 37.97 ft | September 4, 1986 |
| 3 | 34.83 ft | May 27, 1973 |
| 4 | 34.22 ft | March 12, 1963 |
| 5 | 34.07 ft | March 22, 1955 |
| 6 | 33.73 ft | January 23, 1999 |
| 7 | 33.63 ft | October 17, 1975 |
| 8 | 33.54 ft | June 21, 1970 |
| 9 | 33.20 ft | March 21, 1980 |
| 10 | 33.03 ft | December 9, 1966 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Stones River at MurfreesboroRiver gauge, West Fork Stones River | 25.9 cfs | Low | +4.6 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Stewarts Creek at SmyrnaRiver gauge, Stewarts Creek | 6.7 cfs | Low | +0.3 cfs | 10 mi |
| Mill Creek near NolensvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.57 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
| Spring Creek below LebanonRiver gauge, Spring Creek | 1.44 ft | Very low | +0.01 ft | 24 mi |
| Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 25 mi |
| Stones River at Us Highway 70 near DonelsonRiver gauge, Stones River | 1.78 ft | Below flood stage | −1.09 ft | 25 mi |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.45 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 26 mi |
| Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 17.37 ft | Very low | −1.18 ft | 26 mi |
Questions and answers
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 East Fork Stones River near Lascassas today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 06:00 PM EDT, the water level was 2.91 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is East Fork Stones River near Lascassas rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Fork Stones River near Lascassas normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Fork Stones River near Lascassas?
The highest level on record is 39.48 ft on March 13, 1975.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03427500(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.91840, -86.33388(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 | 2.91 ft | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 12.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: East Fork Stones River near Lascassas (usgs:03427500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/east-fork-stones-river-near-lascassas
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer