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SwedenRoaring River near Hilham water level
River gauge, Roaring River, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 7.0 cfs
History
What this means
The Roaring River near Hilham is running below normal at 10.74 ft.
It has dropped 0.11 ft over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly. In the last month it has stayed between 10.66 ft and 10.91 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Roaring River near Hilham
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Obey River near AlpineRiver gauge, West Fork Obey River | 4.3 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 15 mi |
| Jennings Creek at Riley Creek Road at WhitleyvilleRiver gauge, Jennings Creek | 3.0 cfs | Very low | +0.4 cfs | 15 mi |
| Cumberland River at CelinaRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 13.88 ft | Below flood stage | −0.10 ft | 16 mi |
| Falling Water River near CookevilleRiver gauge, Falling Water River | 18.8 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Wolf River near ByrdstownRiver gauge, Wolf River | 15.5 cfs | Normal | +3.5 cfs | 25 mi |
| Cumberland River at BurkesvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 26.66 ft | Below flood stage | +1.31 ft | 31 mi |
| Smith Fork at Temperance HallRiver gauge, Smith Fork | 10.5 cfs | Very low | +0.5 cfs | 32 mi |
| Obed River at Adams Bridge near CrossvilleRiver gauge, Obed River | 13.9 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 32 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Roaring River near Hilham today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 08:30 PM EDT, the water level was 10.74 ft. Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Roaring River near Hilham rising or falling?
Down 0.11 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Roaring River near Hilham normal?
Low for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03418000(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.34089, -85.42636(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 | 10.74 ft | 2026-10-20 00:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 7.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 00:30 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Roaring River near Hilham (usgs:03418000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/roaring-river-near-hilham
How we check values
Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.
Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer