Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski water level
River gauge, Richland Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 30.8 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski, where the gauge shows 5.28 ft.
It is 14.72 ft below the flood stage of 20.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM. The 30-day range is 5.26 ft – 5.33 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 24.04 ftApril 28, 2011
- Forecast peak
- 5.30 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 20.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Water continues to impact properties and homes along the river. Many roads are impassable including portions of Hwy 31 north of Pulaski and south near Giles County High School, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection, and Prospect Rd near the river. Water approaches properties on Nichols St, Mill St near Vales Mill Rd, and the water treatment facility on Paulk Ln.
- 28.00 ft
- Widespread flooding is impacting properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, Little Dry Creek Rd, Haywood Creek Rd, Hwy 31 near Old Campbellsville Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd. Many roads are also flooded and impassable including Hwy 31, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, and portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection.
- 26.00 ft
- Portions of Hwy 31 are flooded and homes on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd continue to be impacted. Water reaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd near Richland Trace, and approaches Hwy 64 at W College St and Bethel Rd at Donahue Rd. Water approaches properties on Haywood Creek Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd.
- 24.00 ft
- Flooding begins to impact homes and properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd. Water also covers portions of Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, Milky Way Rd, and Clear Creek Rd. Water approaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd north of Richland Trace, Prospect Rd between Sugar Tree Ln and Nelson Rd, and the athletic fields at Giles County High School.
- 22.00 ft
- Water continues to inundate areas along the river, and reaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd which may be impassable. Water has completely inundated the Annie Wade, Jim Potts, and Vales Mill Boat Ramps, and water approaches Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, as well as Clear Creek Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
- 20.00 ft
- Water begins to inundate agricultural land along the river, as well as recreational areas including the Annie Wade Boat Ramp, Jim Potts Boat Ramp, and Vales Mill Boat Ramp. Water approaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, and Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd.
- 5.28 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 %.
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.04 ft | April 28, 2011 |
| 2 | 23.55 ft | May 3, 2010 |
| 3 | 23.47 ft | February 24, 2019 |
| 4 | 22.37 ft | March 1, 2018 |
| 5 | 21.80 ft | March 31, 2021 |
| 6 | 19.90 ft | February 24, 2022 |
| 7 | 19.42 ft | March 25, 2020 |
| 8 | 19.22 ft | June 5, 2014 |
| 9 | 18.39 ft | July 29, 2017 |
| 10 | 18.22 ft | December 26, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on Richland Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Creek at Old Dallas Road, near DallasRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.92 ft | Low | +0.02 ft | 147 mi |
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 64 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.71 ft | Below flood stage | −0.05 ft | 67 mi |
| Richland Creek at DaytonRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 5.18 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 117 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk River at ProspectRiver gauge, Elk River | 0.75 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 13 mi |
| Duck River at Mile 156 near PottsvilleRiver gauge, Duck River | 5.31 ft | Low | −0.02 ft | 28 mi |
| Duck River at ColumbiaRiver gauge, Duck River | 1.43 ft | Very low | ±0 | 29 mi |
| Elk River above FayettevilleRiver gauge, Elk River | 1.44 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 30 mi |
| Swan Creek below AthensRiver gauge, Swan Creek | 3.17 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Duck River above MilltownRiver gauge, Duck River | 11.01 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 31 mi |
| Shoal Creek at Iron CityRiver gauge, Shoal Creek | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 31 mi |
| Limestone Creek near AthensRiver gauge, Limestone Creek | 1.39 ft | Normal | ±0 | 34 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski?
The official flood stage is 20.00 ft. The level is currently 14.72 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 Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT, the water level was 5.28 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski 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 Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski?
The highest level on record is 24.04 ft on April 28, 2011.
Is Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.30 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03584045(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.19500, -87.06389(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 | 5.28 ft | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 30.8 cfs | 2026-10-21 04:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski (usgs:03584045). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/richland-creek-at-highway-64-bypass-at-pulaski
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