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SwedenWhites Creek near Bordeaux water level
River gauge, Whites Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.6 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Whites Creek near Bordeaux reads 4.27 ft, a normal level.
It is 13.73 ft below the flood stage of 18.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.26 ft and 4.30 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
- 25.82 ftMay 2, 2010
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 18.00 ft, still 13.73 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
- Flooding of Buena Vista Pike occurs.
- 28.00 ft
- Flooding of homes and properties along Rowan Drive occurs.
- 22.00 ft
- Extensive flooding of homes and properties along Hamilton Ave is occurring, also flooding of Hartman Park, the Whites Creek Greenway, and portions of Tucker Road occurs.
- 20.00 ft
- Water floods low spots along Hamilton Ave, further inundation of homes in the area is also occurring.
- 18.00 ft
- Flooding of homes along Hamilton Ave in Bordeaux occurs.
- 17.00 ft
- Water approaches the foundations of homes along Hamilton Ave in Bordeaux.
- 13.00 ft
- Water inundates the backyards of homes along Hamilton Ave in the Bordeaux area.
- 4.27 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25.82 ft | May 2, 2010 |
| 2 | 22.51 ft | September 1, 2017 |
| 3 | 21.06 ft | August 8, 2013 |
| 4 | 20.42 ft | July 7, 2016 |
| 5 | 20.34 ft | February 24, 2019 |
| 6 | 19.18 ft | March 17, 2002 |
| 7 | 19.08 ft | June 5, 1998 |
| 8 | 19.04 ft | April 15, 1994 |
| 9 | 19.03 ft | May 9, 2009 |
| 10 | 18.27 ft | November 27, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Whites Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whites Creek at Old Hickory Blvd at Whites CreekRiver gauge, Whites Creek | 2.60 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 3.9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 14.74 ft | Very low | −0.67 ft | 2.0 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.30 ft | Below flood stage | −0.67 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at NashvilleRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 0.73 ft | Below flood stage | −0.04 ft | 5.0 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.72 ft | Very low | −0.50 ft | 7 mi |
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 7 mi |
| Dry Creek near EdenwoldRiver gauge, Dry Creek | 4.91 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Richland Creek at Harding Place at Belle MeadeRiver gauge, Richland Creek | 2.51 ft | Below flood stage | −0.15 ft | 8 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.30 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 9 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Whites Creek near Bordeaux?
The official flood stage is 18.00 ft. The level is currently 13.73 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 Whites Creek near Bordeaux today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:30 PM CDT, the water level was 4.27 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Whites Creek near Bordeaux rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Whites Creek near Bordeaux normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Whites Creek near Bordeaux?
The highest level on record is 25.82 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:03431599(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.21765, -86.82022(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 | 4.27 ft | 2026-10-21 01:30 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.6 cfs | 2026-10-21 01:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Whites Creek near Bordeaux (usgs:03431599). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/whites-creek-near-bordeaux
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