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Harpeth River at Franklin water level

River gauge, Harpeth River, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.82ft Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
7.8 cfs
10 20 30 Highest onrecord 35.32 ft Minor floodstage 30.00 ft

History

History
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Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 08:55 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Harpeth River at Franklin is at 3.82 ft, in the normal range.

It is 26.18 ft below the flood stage of 30.00 ft.

It has dropped 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.78 ft and 3.87 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record
35.32 ftMay 2, 2010
Forecast peak
3.80 ftMonday, October 19 at 01:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Harpeth River at Franklin

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 30.00 ft, 26.18 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

40.00 ft
Significant flooding continues along the Harpeth River, affecting many roads and homes in the Franklin area. In downtown Franklin, flooding is impacting many roads, homes, and businesses between W Main St and Del Rio Pike, and between Boyd Mill Ave and Liberty Pike. Water reaches homes in the Moore’s Landing and Natures Landing neighborhoods.
38.00 ft
Significant Flooding in the Franklin area continues to impact many roads including Hillsboro Rd, Mack Hatcher, E Main St, Lewisburg Pike, and Hwy 96. Many neighborhoods are impacted including homes on Culpepper Cir, Carriage Park Dr, Fair St and W Main St between 5th Ave N and 11th Ave N. Water approaches homes in the Moore’s Landing and Natures Landing neighborhoods, and on Southampton Ct.
36.00 ft
Many roads are impassable including Hillsboro Rd from downtown to Lexington Pkwy, Mack Hatcher from Franklin Rd to Del Rio Pike, E Main St near 1st Ave and Lewisburg Pike at Natures Landing Dr. Water approaches Hwy 96 at Eddy Ln and between 5th Ave N and 11th Ave N, which may be impassable at higher levels. Water reaches properties on Riverview and Riverbend Dr, homes on Carnton Ln near Lewisburg Pike and Green St, and approaches homes on Culpepper Cir and Carriage Park Dr.
34.00 ft
Extensive flooding continues to impact Franklin including Hillsboro Rd and Mack Hatcher, as well as many neighborhoods adjacent to the river including Fieldstone Farms. In downtown Franklin, flooding continues to impact properties north of Bridge St and approaches properties on 1st Ave and E Main St which may be impassable at higher levels. Water approaches properties on Riverview Dr and Riverbend Dr, and approaches homes on Carnton Ln near Lewisburg Pike, and Blue Grass Dr.
32.00 ft
Extensive flooding is impacting Hillsboro Rd, Mack Hatcher, Fieldstone Pkwy, downtown Franklin north of Bridge St, and homes on Gillette Dr, Lewisburg Pike, Ewingville Dr, Old Liberty Pike, Daniels Dr, Lancaster Dr, Belmont Cir, Summer Haven Cir, Wimbledon Cir, Baxter Ln, Colt Ln, Meadowgreen Dr, Caroline Cir, Ascot Ln, Riverwood Dr, and Cottonwood Dr. Water approaches portions of Old Hillsboro Rd Hwy 46 near Kinnie Rd, Eddy Ln at Murfreesboro Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
30.00 ft
Water impacts portions of Hillsboro Rd between Hwy 96 and Fieldstone Pkwy, properties north of Bridge St in downtown Franklin, and homes on Rebel Cir, Crafton Ave, and Allen Ave. Water approaches homes on Gillette Dr, Lewisburg Pike, Ewingville Dr, Old Liberty Pike, Daniels Dr, Lancaster Dr, Belmont Cir, Summer Haven Cir, Wimbledon Cir, Baxter Ln, Colt Ln, Meadowgreen Dr, Caroline Cir, Ascot Ln, Riverwood Dr, Cottonwood Dr, as well as many homes in Fieldstone Farms south of Fieldstone Pkwy.
28.00 ft
Areas along Lewisburg Pike between Stewart St and Mack Hatcher are impacted and may be inaccessible at higher levels. The north side of downtown Franklin is impacted and water approaches homes on Rebel Cir, Crafton Ave, Allen Ave, Essex Park Cir, Penbrook Dr, Glastonbury Dr and Burlington Pass. Water approaches Hillsboro Rd between Mack Hatcher and Fieldstone Pkwy, and adjacent properties between Hwy 96 and Del Rio Pike, which may be impassable at higher levels.
26.00 ft
Many locations along the river are impacted including Fulton Greer Park, Bicentennial Park, Fieldstone Park, The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Lynwood Park, and Pinkerton Park, as well as Franklin Bridge and Cheekwood Golf Clubs. Roads are also impacted, including Lewisburg Pike, 3rd Ave N near the intersection with 4th Ave N, Cotton Ln near Fieldstone Pkwy, and Del Rio Pike near Two Rivers Ln. Water approaches property at Hunters Bend Elementary School.
24.00 ft
Water continues to impact Franklin Bridge and Cheekwood Golf Clubs, Bicentennial Park, the ballfields at Fieldstone Park, The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Lynwood Park, and Pinkerton Park. Lewisburg Pike, 3rd Ave N near the intersection with 4th Ave N, Cotton Ln near Fieldstone Pkwy, and Del Rio Pike near Two Rivers Ln are impassable.
22.00 ft
Water covers portions of Lewisburg Pike between U.S. 431 and the Carnton Plantation which is impassable, as well as 3rd Ave N near the intersection with 4th Ave N, and approaches Cotton Ln near Fieldstone Pkwy, Del Rio Pike near Two Rivers Ln, and Old Natchez Trace near Temple Rd. Water continues to impact Franklin Bridge Golf Club, Cheekwood Golf Club, walking trails at Bicentennial Park, ballfields at Fieldstone Park, portions of The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Lynwood Park, and Pinkerton Park.
20.00 ft
Low lying areas along the river are inundated, including portions of Franklin Bridge Golf Club, Cheekwood Golf Club, walking trails at Bicentennial Park, canoe and kayak launches, and ballfields at Fieldstone Park. The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, and Lynwood Park begin to be inundated, and water approaches portions of Lewisburg Pike between U.S. 431 and Carnton Plantation.
18.00 ft
Low lying and agricultural areas along the river begin to be inundated, as well as portions of the Franklin Bridge Golf Club, canoe and kayak launches, and ballfields at Fieldstone Park.
3.82 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
135.32 ftMay 2, 2010
235.20 ftFebruary 13, 1948
333.65 ftMarch 13, 1975
430.93 ftFebruary 4, 1990
530.90 ftJanuary 23, 1999
630.64 ftMarch 21, 1980
729.49 ftMay 7, 1984
829.26 ftFebruary 6, 2004
928.67 ftMarch 6, 1989
1027.50 ftFebruary 16, 2003

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 62° 46° – Wind 12 mph
18 Sun 67° 40° – Wind 6 mph
19 Mon 71° 44° – Wind 6 mph
20 Tue 73° 48° – Wind 8 mph
21 Wed 74° 48° – Wind 8 mph
22 Thu 75° 49° – Wind 7 mph
23 Fri 76° 49° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:58 AM Sunset 06:08 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 61%

Map

Other gauges on the Harpeth River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Harpeth River at McDanielRiver gauge, Harpeth River 0.58 ft No reference yet ±0 11 mi
Harpeth River at Mile 90.5 near FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River 11.0 cfs Normal −0.4 cfs 1.9 mi
Harpeth River below FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River 1.75 ft Below flood stage +0.05 ft 2.1 mi
Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River 1.14 ft Low −0.01 ft 10 mi
Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River 0.49 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Mill Creek near NolensvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek 3.56 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 11 mi
Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek 2.68 ft Below flood stage +0.13 ft 12 mi
West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek 3.42 ft Normal ±0 13 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek 1.70 ft Below flood stage ±0 13 mi
Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek 1.67 ft Below flood stage ±0 16 mi
Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek 2.48 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 16 mi
Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek 0.67 ft Below flood stage ±0 16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Harpeth River at Franklin?

The official flood stage is 30.00 ft. The level is currently 26.18 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 Harpeth River at Franklin today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:15 PM CDT, the water level was 3.82 ft. Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Harpeth River at Franklin rising or falling?

Down 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Harpeth River at Franklin normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Harpeth River at Franklin?

The highest level on record is 35.32 ft on May 2, 2010.

Is Harpeth River at Franklin expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.80 ft by Monday, October 19 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:03432350 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.92085, -86.86549 (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 3.82 ft 2026-10-19 17:15 Provisional
Flow 7.8 cfs 2026-10-19 17:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Harpeth River at Franklin (usgs:03432350). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/harpeth-river-at-franklin

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