Harpeth River near Kingston Springs water level
River gauge, Harpeth River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 78.6 cfs
History
What this means
The Harpeth River near Kingston Springs is at 0.47 ft, in the normal range.
It is 19.53 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.44 ft and 0.63 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
- 46.00 ftMay 2, 2010
Floating and fishing near Harpeth River near Kingston Springs
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 20.00 ft, 19.53 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 42.00 ft
- Flood waters have reached I-40 near mile marker 190 and exit 188 and travel is likely impossible. Sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd, as well as many other secondary roads and homes are also severely impacted in Pegram, Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250.
- 40.00 ft
- Flood waters have reached major roads near the river, including I-40 near mile marker 190 with water approaching I-40 at exit 188, sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd. Many other secondary roads and homes are also severely impacted in Pegram, Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250.
- 38.00 ft
- Extensive flooding continues to impact Pegram, Kingston Springs, and areas downstream past Hwy 250. Sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd are impassable, and water approaches I-40 near mile marker 190. Water reaches homes on Saunders Ln, Cunningham Ct, Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and U.S. 70 near Cedar Hill Rd. Water reaches Kingston Springs Elementary School and railroad tracks at Big Turnbull Creek west of Kingston Springs.
- 36.00 ft
- Extensive flooding is impacting the Harpeth River from Pegram, to Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250. U.S. 70 is impassable, as well as Kingston Springs Rd, Cedar Hill Rd, Pinnacle Hill Rd. Water reaches homes on Saunders Ln, Cunningham Ct, Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and U.S. 70 west of Cedar Hill Rd. Water reaches Kingston Springs Elementary School building and railroad tracks at Big Turnbull Creek west of Kingston Springs.
- 34.00 ft
- Locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, Harpeth River State Park, and downstream past Hwy 250 continue to be impacted by flooding. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd. Water reaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr, and approaches Kingston Springs Elementary School and homes on U.S. 70 west of Cedar Hill Rd, Saunders Ln, and Cunningham Ct.
- 32.00 ft
- Widespread flooding continues to impact locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and near Cedar Hill Rd, E Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, W Kingston Springs Rd, portions of Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park. Water reaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249, and approaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr.
- 30.00 ft
- Widespread flooding impacts roads and homes along the river in Pegram, Kingston Springs, areas near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park, and U.S. 70 near Cedar Hill Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water also approaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249.
- 28.00 ft
- Significant flooding continues to impact Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 is impassable, as well as portions of W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek and at Kingston Springs Elementary, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd.
- 26.00 ft
- Significant flooding is impacting roads and homes including Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. Water covers U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at Kingston Springs Elementary.
- 24.00 ft
- Residences on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, and Riverview Dr are being impacted by flooding, as well as U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, and Cedar Hill Rd at Pickards Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
- 22.00 ft
- Flooding continues to impact properties and structures on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, as well as Kingston Springs City Park and portions of LL Burns Park. Roads near the river are also impacted, including Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches portions of U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and may be impassable at higher levels.
- 20.00 ft
- Flooding of the Kingston Springs City Park begins and water approaches Pinnacle Hill Road and East Kingstons Springs Road. Several secondary roads near the river become impassable.
- 0.47 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: 17 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.00 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 2 | 32.20 ft | January 7, 1946 |
| 3 | 29.51 ft | February 27, 1962 |
| 4 | 29.20 ft | March 1, 1902 |
| 5 | 29.00 ft | February 14, 1948 |
| 6 | 28.84 ft | February 14, 1989 |
| 7 | 28.75 ft | March 13, 1975 |
| 8 | 28.13 ft | May 4, 1979 |
| 9 | 27.99 ft | March 22, 1955 |
| 10 | 27.12 ft | May 19, 1983 |
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 | 0.55 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 30 mi |
| Harpeth River at Mile 90.5 near FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 10.5 cfs | Normal | +0.7 cfs | 21 mi |
| Harpeth River at FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Harpeth River below FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
| Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.15 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River at Ashland CityRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.93 ft | 10 mi |
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 13 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Sycamore Creek near Ashland CityRiver gauge, Sycamore Creek | 1.50 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 14 mi |
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.74 ft | Very low | −0.67 ft | 16 mi |
| Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 4.27 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.30 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 17 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.67 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Harpeth River near Kingston Springs?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 19.53 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 near Kingston Springs today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT, the water level was 0.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Harpeth River near Kingston Springs rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Harpeth River near Kingston Springs normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Harpeth River near Kingston Springs?
The highest level on record is 46.00 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:03434500(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.12204, -87.09889(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 | 0.47 ft | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 78.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Harpeth River near Kingston Springs (usgs:03434500). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/harpeth-river-near-kingston-springs
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