Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson water level

Name: Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
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River gauge, Stones River, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.53ft Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT (51 min ago)

Flow: 34.0 cfs
Water temperature: 65 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson, where the gauge shows 2.53 ft.

It is 32.47 ft below the flood stage of 35.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.38 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.76 ft – 5.53 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 65 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 25.50 ftApril 30, 2013

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 35.00 ft.

What happens at each level

49.00 ft: Significant flooding continues to impact industrial and commercial properties near Central Pike, Old Hickory Blvd, and Jackson Downs Blvd, and residences in the Polo Park and Stewaerts Ferry Apartments complexes, the Rivers Edge and Stanford Estates subdivisions, and on Andrew Jackson Pkwy. Donelson Christian Academy and recreational areas near the river are also impacted, and Old Hickory Blvd is impassable between Andrew Jackson Pkwy and Old Lebanon Dirt Rd.
46.00 ft: Significant flooding is occurring on the Stones River below Percy Priest Dam. Impacts include Donelson Christian Academy, and industrial and commercial properties near Central Pike, Old Hickory Blvd, and Jackson Downs Blvd. Residences are also being impacted in the Polo Park and Stewarts Ferry Apartments complexes, the Rivers Edge and Stanford Estates subdivisions, and on Andrew Jackson Pkwy. Water covers Old Hickory Blvd between Andrew Jackson Pkwy and Old Lebanon Dirt Rd which may be impassable.
44.00 ft: Widespread flooding continues to impact parkland and recreation areas, Donelson Christian Academy, and agricultural, industrial, and commercial property along Stoners Creek near Central Pike and Old Hickory Blvd. Water reaches residences on River Walk Dr and Andrew Jackson Pkwy, the Polo Park and Stewarts Ferry Apartments complexes, the Stanford Estates subdivision, commercial properties on Jackson Downs Blvd, and a section of Old Hickory Blvd between Andrew Jackson Pkwy and Old Lebanon Dirt Rd.
41.00 ft: Widespread flooding is occurring along the river impacting parkland and other recreational areas, agricultural property, industrial and commercial property along Stoners Creek near Central Pike and Old Hickory Blvd, and structures at Donelson Christian Academy. Water approaches yards of residential properties on River Walk Dr, homes in low lying areas of the Stanford Estates subdivision, and homes on Andrew Jackson Pkwy.
38.00 ft: Flooding continues to impact the greenway, parkland and recreational areas, the athletic fields at Donelson Christian Academy, the old Ravenwood Golf Course, agricultural property, industrial property near Central Pike and Brandau Rd, and property on Jobee Creek Cove in the Stewarts Ferry Apartments complex. Water approaches structures at Donelson Christian Academy, homes in Stanford Estates, and commercial property along Stoners Creek at Old Hickory Blvd, which may be inundated at higher levels.
35.00 ft: Flooding begins along the Stones River from Percy Priest Dam to the Cumberland River. Impacts include the Stones River Greenway, parkland on Jackson Downs Blvd, Heartland Park, agricultural property, industrial property along Stoners Creek off Central Pike, portions of the old Ravenwood Golf Course, and the athletic fields near Donelson Christian Academy. Water approaches low lying areas of property on Jobee Creek Cove in the Stewarts Ferry Apartments complex.
33.00 ft: The Stones River Greenway, parkland on Jackson Downs Blvd, and areas near Heartland Park continue to be inundated. Low lying areas of industrial property along Stoners Creek, and agricultural property along the river begin to be inundated. Water also approaches portions of the old Ravenwood Golf Course and athletic fields near Donelson Christian Academy.
29.00 ft: Water continues to inundate the Stones River Greenway between Percy Priest Dam and Lebanon Road, and has completely inundated the park area on Jackson Downs Blvd. Low lying areas near the Heartland Park athletic fields begin to be inundated, as well as low lying areas along Stoners Creek near industrial property.
25.00 ft: The Stones River Greenway is impassable at a few locations between Percy Priest Dam and Lebanon Road, and the park area on Jackson Downs Blvd is mostly inundated.
23.00 ft: Sections of the Stones River Greenway are impassable between Percy Priest Dam and Lebanon Road, and low lying areas along the river are inundated near the park on Jackson Downs Blvd.
20.00 ft: Portions of the Stones River Greenway between Percy Priest Dam and Lebanon Road are inundated.
2.53 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	25.50 ft	April 30, 2013
2	22.87 ft	April 27, 2017
3	22.75 ft	March 10, 2015
4	15.81 ft	January 2, 2016
5	14.02 ft	March 4, 2014

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 06:59 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 73%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River	18.17 ft	Very low	−0.31 ft	1.8 mi
Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	18.57 ft	Very low	−0.70 ft	5.2 mi
Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek	2.46 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	7 mi
Cumberland River at EdenwoldRiver gauge, Cumberland River	17.47 ft	Normal	+1.18 ft	8 mi
Dry Creek near EdenwoldRiver gauge, Dry Creek	4.91 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	16.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.67 ft	8 mi
Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek	1.70 ft	Below flood stage	±0	10 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson?

The official flood stage is 35.00 ft. The level is currently 32.47 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 Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.53 ft. Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson rising or falling?

Down 0.38 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 2.13 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson?

The highest level on record is 25.50 ft on April 30, 2013.

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:03430200 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.18648, -86.63276 (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	2.53 ft	2026-10-21 01:00	Provisional
Flow	34.0 cfs	2026-10-21 01:00	Provisional
Water temperature	65 °F	2026-10-21 01:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Stones River at Us Highway 70 near Donelson (usgs:03430200). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/stones-river-at-us-highway-70-near-donelson

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