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Richland Creek at Highway 64 Bypass at Pulaski water level

River gauge, Richland Creek, Tennessee, United States

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Right now

Below flood stage

Water level

5.28ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Flow
30.8 cfs
10 20 Highest onrecord 24.04 ft Minor floodstage 20.00 ft

History

History
5.285.305.33ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21Oct 23Oct 255.285.305.33ftOct 16Oct 21Oct 25
Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

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 %.

RankLevelDate
124.04 ftApril 28, 2011
223.55 ftMay 3, 2010
323.47 ftFebruary 24, 2019
422.37 ftMarch 1, 2018
521.80 ftMarch 31, 2021
619.90 ftFebruary 24, 2022
719.42 ftMarch 25, 2020
819.22 ftJune 5, 2014
918.39 ftJuly 29, 2017
1018.22 ftDecember 26, 2015

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 63° 47° – Wind 15 mph
18 Sun 70° 40° – Wind 9 mph
19 Mon 72° 42° – Wind 7 mph
20 Tue 74° 47° – Wind 9 mph
21 Wed 76° 47° – Wind 7 mph
22 Thu 77° 49° – Wind 8 mph
23 Fri 77° 49° – Wind 9 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:07 PM Daylight 11 hr, 7 min Waxing gibbous 74%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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