River Conditions
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River stage

Dover, Cumberland River

River level
54.59 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
62.00 ft
Flood stage
66.00 ft
Record crest
74.17 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DOVT1

Record crest
74.17 ft
Flood stage
66.00 ft
Moderate flood
70.00 ft
Major flood
72.00 ft
Crest date
2010-05-05

In brief

The Cumberland River at Dover, TN read 54.59 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 7.41 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge DOVT1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 62.00 ftMinor flooding 66.00 ftModerate flooding 70.00 ftMajor flooding 72.00 ft CURRENT 54.59 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 74.17 ft 2010-05-05
2 73.12 ft 2011-05-04
3 69.33 ft 2019-03-04
4 66.15 ft 1989-02-16
5 64.87 ft 1991-01-01
6 64.28 ft 1990-02-05
7 62.94 ft 1987-12-27
8 61.60 ft 1987-03-01

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 62.00 ft

    Low lying agricultural areas along the river, adjacent tributaries, and river access points are inundated, including River Rd between Tom Earhart Rd and the Blue Creek Recreation Area boat ramp, Bellwood Branch Rd near Patricia Cir, Cub Creek Cove and the Commissay Hollow Accesss point, wildcat Creek Rd at Wildcat Creek, and Lee Hollow Rd at Dunaway Hollow.

  2. 64.00 ft

    Low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries continue to be inundated, including agricultural areas, roads near the river, and access points. Locations impacted near Dover inculde River Rd between Tom Earhart Rd and the Blue Creek Recreation Area boat ramp, Bellwood Branch Rd near Patricia Cir, Cub Creek Cove, and the Commissary Hollow access point. Near Indian Mound, water is covering Lee Hollow Rd at Dunaway Hollow, and near Cumberland City, Wildcat Creek Rd at Wildcat Creek.

  3. 66.00 ft

    Flooding along the river begins in Stewart County, impacting agricultural areas, the adjacent tributaries, and roads near the river, many of which become impassable. Near Dover, water affects portions of River Rd west of Hwy 79, Bellwood Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, and approaches Eagles Nest Dr near Short Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian Mound, water impacts areas on Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Lee Hollow Rd, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Highway 46, and the ferry access points on Highway 46.

  4. 67.00 ft

    Flooding continues along the river, impacting many roads which are impassable due to high water. Near Dover water is impacting Bellwood Branch Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, and River Rd west of Hwy 79. Water is also impacting boat launch areas on Colson Rd, Fitzhughs Landing Rd, Forrest St, and Dyer Creek Rd. Near Cumberland City and Indian Mound, water continues to impact properties on Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, and the ferry crossing.

  5. 69.00 ft

    Flood waters continue to cover many roads and boat launch areas across Stewart County. Impacted locations include Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, River Rd west of Hwy 79, Hummingbird Hollow Rd near Antioch Rd southwest of Bumpus Mills, Mud Hill Rd, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, Lee Hollow Rd, Lakeland Dr, Atkinson Dr, and Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46. Ferry operations at Hwy 46 may be suspended at higher levels.

  6. 70.00 ft

    Significant flooding is occurring across Stewart County with many roads and access areas covered by water. Impacted locations include Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, River Rd west of Hwy 79, Hummingbird Hollow Rd near Antioch Rd southwest of Bumpus Mills, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, Lee Hollow Rd, Lakeland Dr, Atkinson Dr, TN-149, and Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46. Ferry operations at Hwy 46 are discontinued.

  7. 71.00 ft

    Significant flooding continues to impact locations near Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, River Rd west of Hwy 79, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, Lakeland Dr, Hummingbird Hollow Rd near Antioch Rd, Cub Creek Rd at Boiler Hill, Commissary Hollow Rd, Lee Hollow Rd, Atkinson Dr, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, Wallace St, and Dougherty St. Water approaches the Cumberland Power Plant, portions of TN-149, and the railroad track east of Cumberland City.

  8. 73.00 ft

    Widespread flooding along the Cumberland River continues to impact many locations near Dover, Bumpus Mills, Indian Mound, and Cumberland City. Many main highways are also flooded including Hwy 79 north of the river and Hwy 49 near South Cross Creek in Dover. In Cumberland City water is covering portions of TN-149 and the railroad track east of town.

  9. 75.00 ft

    Widespread flooding continues along the river. In Dover, locations impacted include Hwy 79, Hwy 49, Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd, River Rd, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, and Lakeland Dr. In Bumpus Mills, Hummingbird Hollow Rd is flooded, and near Indian Mound Cub Creek Rd, Commissary Hollow Rd, and Lee Hollow Rd are flooded. In Cumberland City, Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd, Wallace St, Dougherty St, and areas near the power plant are flooded.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cumberland River flooding at Dover?

No. The Cumberland River at Dover is at 54.59 ft, 7.41 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Dover?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 62 ft, minor flooding 66 ft, moderate flooding 70 ft and major flooding 72 ft.

What is the highest the Cumberland River has been at Dover?

The highest crest on record is 74.17 ft, on 2010-05-05.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DOVT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03437000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.