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SwedenRichland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville water level
River gauge, Richland Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 6.7 cfs
History
What this means
Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville is at 0.69 ft, in the normal range.
It is 14.31 ft below the flood stage of 15.00 ft.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 0.65 ft and 0.77 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
- 19.99 ftMay 2, 2010
Floating and fishing near Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 15.00 ft, 14.31 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 20.00 ft
- Water reaches buildings along Charlotte Pike.
- 18.00 ft
- Water reaches Charlotte Pike.
- 15.00 ft
- Flooding of properties along the creek near Charlotte Pike begins.
- 10.00 ft
- Water inundates low lying areas, including portions of the Richland Creek Greenway and the Mc Cabe Field Golf Course.
- 0.69 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.99 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 2 | 15.13 ft | September 13, 1979 |
| 3 | 13.48 ft | September 1, 2017 |
| 4 | 13.34 ft | March 29, 1975 |
| 5 | 13.29 ft | November 27, 1994 |
| 6 | 12.77 ft | May 6, 1984 |
| 7 | 12.23 ft | May 17, 1980 |
| 8 | 11.84 ft | February 14, 1989 |
| 9 | 11.45 ft | March 17, 2002 |
| 10 | 11.38 ft | June 26, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Richland Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 3.5 mi |
| Richland Creek at DaytonRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 5.18 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 113 mi |
| Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at PulaskiRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 5.30 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 67 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.74 ft | Very low | ±0 | 3.0 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.13 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 4.6 mi |
| Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 4.25 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 5.0 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.35 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 5.4 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.37 ft | Very low | −0.15 ft | 7 mi |
| Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.18 ft | Low | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville?
The official flood stage is 15.00 ft. The level is currently 14.31 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 Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:45 AM CDT, the water level was 0.69 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville?
The highest level on record is 19.99 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:03431700(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.15126, -86.85426(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 | 0.69 ft | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 6.7 cfs | 2026-10-21 08:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville (usgs:03431700). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/richland-creek-at-charlotte-ave-at-nashville
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