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SwedenHarpeth River below Franklin water level
River gauge, Harpeth River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 17.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Harpeth River below Franklin, where the gauge shows 1.60 ft.
It is 25.40 ft below the flood stage of 27.00 ft.
It is on the way up, by 0.05 ft over the past 24 hours. There is still 25.40 ft of room before flood stage. The 30-day range is 1.54 ft – 1.85 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 32.31 ftMay 2, 2010
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 27.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 33.00 ft
- Water approaches Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway, and may subject these major roads to closure at higher stages.
- 30.00 ft
- Significant flooding of properties and structures adjacent to the river can be expected, especially near Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway.
- 27.00 ft
- Flooding of properties adjacent to the river begins near Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway.
- 22.00 ft
- Water begins to inundate low lying areas along the banks, including the nursery at Hillsboro Road and Fulton Green Lane.
- 1.60 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32.31 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 2 | 28.97 ft | February 4, 1990 |
| 3 | 28.18 ft | March 28, 1994 |
| 4 | 28.11 ft | February 6, 2004 |
| 5 | 28.07 ft | January 23, 1999 |
| 6 | 26.81 ft | February 16, 2003 |
| 7 | 26.45 ft | December 3, 1991 |
| 8 | 26.20 ft | March 3, 1997 |
| 9 | 25.79 ft | February 20, 1991 |
| 10 | 25.49 ft | January 25, 2002 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Harpeth River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harpeth River at McDanielRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 0.57 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 13 mi |
| Harpeth River at Mile 90.5 near FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 8.3 cfs | Normal | −1.9 cfs | 4.0 mi |
| Harpeth River at FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 2.1 mi |
| Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.16 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 0.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 17 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.54 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Mill Creek near NolensvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 3.58 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.40 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.67 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.49 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 15 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Harpeth River below Franklin?
The official flood stage is 27.00 ft. The level is currently 25.40 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 below Franklin today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 AM CDT, the water level was 1.60 ft. Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Harpeth River below Franklin rising or falling?
Up 0.05 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Harpeth River below 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 below Franklin?
The highest level on record is 32.31 ft on May 2, 2010.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03432400(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.94820, -86.88173(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 | 1.60 ft | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 17.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Harpeth River below Franklin (usgs:03432400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/harpeth-river-below-franklin
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