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Piney River at Vernon water level

River gauge, Piney River, Tennessee, United States

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Normal for mid-October

Water level

3.04ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
65.0 cfs
0 10 20 30 Highest onrecord 32.78 ft Minor floodstage 14.00 ft

History

2345ftOct 13Oct 14Oct 16Oct 18Oct 192345ftOct 13Oct 16Oct 19
246ftSep 20Sep 27Oct 4Oct 12Oct 19246ftSep 20Oct 4Oct 19
510ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage510ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026Minor flood stage
35810ftJanMarMayJulSepNov202635810ftJanAprJulOct2026

20252026

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

What this means

The Piney River at Vernon is at 3.04 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.

The median for mid-October is 3.39 ft, based on 24 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.35 ft below typical. It is 10.96 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft. On the same day last year the reading was 3.43 ft, a difference of −0.39 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.00 ft and 3.14 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Compared with 24 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels

Key numbers

Median for this date
3.39 ft0.35 ft below the median for this date
Normal for this date
2.34 ft – 4.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (24 years of records)
Same day last year
3.43 ft−0.39 ft
Lowest and highest in 30 days
3.00 ft – 3.14 ft
Lowest and highest in 12 months
3.00 ft – 6.22 ft
Highest on record
32.78 ftAugust 21, 2021

Floating and fishing near Piney River at Vernon

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

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 10.96 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

34.00 ft
Record flooding is occurring along the river, impacting Hwy 48 North and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, The Ranch and the Church of Christ at Pinewood on Pinewood Rd, and the Piney River Resort campground. Many secondary roads are flooded, as well as Pinewood Rd, Piney Rd in Possum Hollow, and Hwy 48 North near Nash Rd.
32.00 ft
Near record flooding continues to impact many roads and highways, including Hwy 48 North and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly. Water reaches all of the structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd, and the Church of Christ at Pinewood building. Water also reaches the third row of slots at the Piney River Resort campground, as well as Pinewood Rd, and portions of Piney Rd in Possum Hollow which are impassable. Water approaches Hwy 48 North near Nash Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
30.00 ft
Many roads and properties along the Piney River continue to be impacted, as well as main highways including Hwy 48 North, and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly. Water covers the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground and reaches the second row of spots. Structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd are flooded, and water reaches the Church of Christ at Pinewood parking lot. Water approaches Pinewood Rd, portions of Piney Rd in Possum Hollow, and may be impassable at higher levels.
28.00 ft
Major flooding continues, impacting Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North, Pinewood Mansion Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln. Water has reached the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground, and approaches structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd.
26.00 ft
Widespread flooding continues to impact many properties and roads including Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North, Pinewood Mansion Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln. Water reaches the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground, and approaches property near The Ranch on Pinewood Rd.
25.00 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Highway 230 bridge west of Nunnelly, and backwater effects begin at higher stages.
24.00 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring along the Piney River from Interstate 40 to the Duck River, impacting many properties and roads including Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of the river near Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln which are impassable. Water begins to impact the Piney River Resort campground, reaching the first row of slots.
22.00 ft
Significant flooding continues to impact properties and roads along the river, including Plunders Creek Rd between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, and portions of Cash Hollow Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water reaches Hwy 230 west of the river near Nunnelly, and approaches Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln which may be impassable at higher levels.
20.00 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the Piney River from Interstate 40, through Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River, impacting properties and roads along the river including Plunders Creek Rd between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort. Water reaches Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, and portions of Cash Hollow Rd, which may be impassable at higher levels.
18.00 ft
Agricultural land and residential properties along the river continue to be impacted by flood waters, as well as Plunders Creek Rd which is flooded in many spots between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort which is impassable. Water reaches paved portions of Cash Hollow Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
16.00 ft
Flooding continues to impact areas along the river including agricultural land and access points. Plunders Creek Rd is flooded in many spots and is impassable between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and water reaches Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort and may be impassable.
14.00 ft
Flooding begins to impact areas along the river from Interstate 40 to near Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River. Water reaches Plunders Creek Rd, and approaches Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort which may be impassable at higher levels.
3.04 ft
Right now

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

Highest crests on record

RankLevelDate
132.78 ftAugust 21, 2021
227.78 ftMay 2, 2010
324.42 ftMay 27, 1991
420.08 ftFebruary 7, 2019
519.44 ftMarch 12, 1975
619.07 ftMay 4, 1979
718.88 ftMarch 18, 2002
817.92 ftMay 6, 1984
917.91 ftMay 19, 1983
1017.79 ftFebruary 14, 1989

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 06:10 PM Daylight 11 hr, 10 min First quarter 62%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Duck River at Highway 100 at CentervilleRiver gauge, Duck River 2.90 ft Below flood stage ±0 6 mi
Duck River above Hurricane MillsRiver gauge, Duck River 0.60 ft Below flood stage −0.03 ft 14 mi
Buffalo River below LobelvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo River 2.89 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 16 mi
Duck River near Shady GroveRiver gauge, Duck River 221 cfs Low −13.0 cfs 17 mi
Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River 0.49 ft Below flood stage +0.02 ft 28 mi
Yellow Creek at Ellis MillsRiver gauge, Yellow Creek 3.15 ft Normal ±0 31 mi
Duck River at ColumbiaRiver gauge, Duck River 1.42 ft Very low −0.02 ft 32 mi
Buffalo River near Flat WoodsRiver gauge, Buffalo River 2.05 ft Very low −0.01 ft 32 mi

Questions and answers

Is the Piney River at Vernon higher than last year?

No, it is 0.39 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.43 ft.

What is flood stage for the Piney River at Vernon?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 10.96 ft below it.

What is a normal level for the Piney River at Vernon in mid-October?

The median for mid-October is 3.39 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 2.34 ft and 4.60 ft, based on 24 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 Piney River at Vernon today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 03:15 PM CDT, the water level was 3.04 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Piney River at Vernon rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.05 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Piney River at Vernon normal?

Normal for mid-October. Compared with 24 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:03602500 (Agency page)
Coordinates
35.87129, -87.50140 (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 3.04 ft 2026-10-19 20:15 Provisional
Flow 65.0 cfs 2026-10-19 20:15 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Piney River at Vernon (usgs:03602500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/piney-river-at-vernon

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