Sinking Pond at Aedc water level
River gauge, Sinking Pond, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
History
20252026
What this means
High water at Sinking Pond at Aedc: the latest reading is 1.92 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The median for mid-October is 1.23 ft, based on 29 years of readings, so the river stage is 0.69 ft above typical. On the same day last year the reading was 1.36 ft, a difference of +0.56 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.91 ft – 1.93 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 29 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 1.23 ft0.69 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 1.21 ft – 1.73 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (29 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 1.36 ft+0.56 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 1.91 ft – 1.93 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 1.36 ft – 9.77 ft
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duck River below ManchesterRiver gauge, Duck River | 14.2 cfs | Very low | +1.5 cfs | 5.1 mi |
| Bradley Creek near Prairie PlainsRiver gauge, Bradley Creek | 2.6 cfs | Low | −0.2 cfs | 6 mi |
| Elk River near PelhamRiver gauge, Elk River | 3.01 ft | Normal | +0.04 ft | 14 mi |
| Wartrace Creek below County Road at WartraceRiver gauge, Wartrace Creek | 1.91 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Duck River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Duck River | 176 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 23 mi |
| Duck River near ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Duck River | 2.64 ft | Low | −0.03 ft | 25 mi |
| Collins River near McMinnvilleRiver gauge, Collins River | 75.5 cfs | Low | −3.1 cfs | 28 mi |
| Duck River at Halls Mill BridgeRiver gauge, Duck River | 196 cfs | Normal | +3.0 cfs | 30 mi |
Questions and answers
Is Sinking Pond at Aedc higher than last year?
Yes, it is 0.56 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 1.36 ft.
What is a normal level for Sinking Pond at Aedc in mid-October?
The median for mid-October is 1.23 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 1.21 ft and 1.73 ft, based on 29 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 Sinking Pond at Aedc today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 08:00 PM EDT, the water level was 1.92 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Sinking Pond at Aedc rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Sinking Pond at Aedc normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 29 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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03596075(Agency page)- Coordinates
35.41008, -86.06971(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 | 1.92 ft | 2026-10-19 00:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Sinking Pond at Aedc (usgs:03596075). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/sinking-pond-at-aedc
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