West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville water level
River gauge, West F Browns Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Normal for late October
Water level
History
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What this means
West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville is at 3.35 ft, in the normal range for late October.
That puts it 0.02 ft above the median of 3.32 ft for late October, based on 14 years of readings. It is 5.65 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft. A year ago it stood at 3.47 ft (−0.12 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.07 ft and 3.62 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 3.32 ft0.02 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 3.00 ft – 3.60 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (14 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 3.47 ft−0.12 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 3.07 ft – 3.62 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 3.05 ft – 4.38 ft
- Highest on record
- 9.77 ftAugust 31, 2017
Floating and fishing near West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 9.00 ft, 5.65 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.77 ft | August 31, 2017 |
| 2 | 7.12 ft | April 28, 2014 |
| 3 | 6.97 ft | April 28, 2013 |
| 4 | 6.44 ft | April 27, 2011 |
| 5 | 6.05 ft | July 4, 2016 |
| 6 | 5.74 ft | January 11, 2012 |
| 7 | 5.69 ft | April 16, 2015 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.1 mi |
| Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.7 mi |
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.50 ft | Below flood stage | −0.13 ft | 4.2 mi |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.47 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 4.5 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.16 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 4.8 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.70 ft | Below flood stage | −0.06 ft | 5.2 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.39 ft | Very low | −0.26 ft | 6 mi |
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.82 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 7 mi |
Questions and answers
How does West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville compare with last year?
It is 0.12 ft lower than on the same day last year, when the reading was 3.47 ft.
What is flood stage for West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 5.65 ft below it.
What is a normal level for West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville in late October?
The median for late October is 3.32 ft. In 8 years out of 10 the reading falls between 3.00 ft and 3.60 ft, based on 14 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 West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville today?
On Oct 21, 2026, 03:25 AM CDT, the water level was 3.35 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.09 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville normal?
Normal for late October. Compared with 14 years of daily readings for this time of year.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03431100(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.09426, -86.79388(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 | 3.35 ft | 2026-10-21 08:25 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville (usgs:03431100). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/west-f-browns-creek-at-glendale-lane-at-nashville
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