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West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at Nashville water level

River gauge, West F Browns Creek, Tennessee, United States

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Right now

Normal for late October

Water level

3.35ft Steady over the last 24 hours

3 5 8 10 Highest onrecord 9.77 ft Minor floodstage 9.00 ft

History

History
3.03.33.53.8ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 20Oct 213.03.33.53.8ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 21
3.03.54.0ftSep 22Sep 29Oct 6Oct 14Oct 213.03.54.0ftSep 22Oct 6Oct 21
3.03.54.04.5ftOct 2025Jan 2026Apr 2026Jul 2026Oct 20263.03.54.04.5ftOct 2025Apr 2026Oct 2026
3.03.54.04.5ftJanMarMayJulSepNov20263.03.54.04.5ftJanAprJulOct2026

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Water level Normal range (10–90 %) Minor flood stage

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

RankLevelDate
19.77 ftAugust 31, 2017
27.12 ftApril 28, 2014
36.97 ftApril 28, 2013
46.44 ftApril 27, 2011
56.05 ftJuly 4, 2016
65.74 ftJanuary 11, 2012
75.69 ftApril 16, 2015

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 75%

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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

ParameterLast valueTime (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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