Sycamore Creek near Ashland City water level

Name: Sycamore Creek near Ashland City water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Sycamore Creek, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.49ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 13.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Sycamore Creek near Ashland City is at 1.49 ft, in the normal range.

It is 12.51 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 1.48 ft and 1.63 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 18.28 ftMay 2, 2010

Floating and fishing near Sycamore Creek near Ashland City

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 14.00 ft, 12.51 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

20.00 ft: Water reaches State Route 49, and may be subject to closure at higher levels.
17.00 ft: Access roads to property along the river are flooded and impassable.
14.00 ft: Properties along Sycamore Creek begin to flood, including agricultural and recreational areas near Old Clarksville Pike and State Route 49.
10.00 ft: Low lying and agricultural areas along Sycamore Creek are inundated.
1.49 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	18.28 ft	May 2, 2010
2	15.52 ft	September 1, 2017
3	14.06 ft	February 24, 2019
4	13.50 ft	February 21, 1989
5	13.48 ft	January 25, 1999
6	13.45 ft	March 3, 1997
7	13.24 ft	May 19, 1983
8	13.20 ft	March 12, 1975
9	13.11 ft	April 28, 2013
10	13.00 ft	April 28, 2011

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

17 Sat 64° 49° – Wind 12 mph

18 Sun 69° 42° – Wind 7 mph

19 Mon 73° 47° – Wind 7 mph

20 Tue 73° 47° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 75° 47° – Wind 7 mph

22 Thu 76° 49° – Wind 7 mph

23 Fri 76° 49° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 06:06 PM Daylight 11 hr, 4 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Cumberland River at Ashland CityRiver gauge, Cumberland River	17.00 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.7 mi
Whites Creek at Old Hickory Blvd at Whites CreekRiver gauge, Whites Creek	2.61 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River	0.47 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	14 mi
Whites Creek near BordeauxRiver gauge, Whites Creek	4.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	15 mi
Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River	14.74 ft	Very low	±0	15 mi
Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek	0.69 ft	Below flood stage	−0.07 ft	16 mi
Red River at Port RoyalRiver gauge, Red River	3.79 ft	Below flood stage	−0.05 ft	17 mi
Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek	2.50 ft	Below flood stage	−0.13 ft	18 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Sycamore Creek near Ashland City?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 12.51 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 Sycamore Creek near Ashland City today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 03:30 AM CDT, the water level was 1.49 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Sycamore Creek near Ashland City rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Sycamore Creek near Ashland City normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Sycamore Creek near Ashland City?

The highest level on record is 18.28 ft on May 2, 2010.

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:03431800 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.32002, -87.05119 (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	1.49 ft	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional
Flow	13.7 cfs	2026-10-21 08:30	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Sycamore Creek near Ashland City (usgs:03431800). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/sycamore-creek-near-ashland-city

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer