River stage
Nashville, Cumberland River
- River level
- 17.01 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.33 ft
- Recent high
- 21.26 ft
- Recent low
- 16.61 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NAST1
- 30-day change
- -0.49 ft
- Average
- 17.73 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 56.20 ft
In brief
The Cumberland River at Nashville, TN read 17.01 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 12.99 ft below action stage. That is 0.49 ft lower than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge NAST1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 56.20 ft | 1927-01-01 |
| 2 | 53.90 ft | 1937-01-26 |
| 3 | 52.55 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 4 | 51.00 ft | 1929-03-30 |
| 5 | 49.90 ft | 1918-02-05 |
| 6 | 49.70 ft | 1948-02-18 |
| 7 | 48.90 ft | 1946-01-15 |
| 8 | 48.80 ft | 1939-02-11 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 25.00 ft
The riverfront recreation areas on both sides of the river begin to be inundated.
- 30.00 ft
Water reaches the first grassy area of the riverfront landing, and the access point on the east side of the river near Nissan Stadium.
- 32.00 ft
Further inundation of low lying areas along the river is occurring including the riverfront landing and receation areas near Nissan Stadium.
- 34.00 ft
Water reaches the second grassy area of the riverfront landing and covers most of the recreation areas on the east side of the river near Nissan Stadium.
- 35.00 ft
Low lying areas along the river from the I-24 bridge to the I-65 bridge are significantly inundated, including riverfront recreation areas and access points near Nissan Stadium. Industrial properties along the river should monitor further increases in river levels.
- 37.00 ft
Further inundation of the riverfront recreation areas near Nissan Stadium is occurring, as well as access points along the river and portions of the Cumberland River Greenway.
- 38.00 ft
Water reaches the third grassy area of the riverfront landing, and is inundating other recreational and greenway areas along the river. Water also begins to approach industrial properties along the river on Adams St, Cement Plant Rd, Cowan St, Cowan Ct, and Davidson St.
- 40.00 ft
Flooding of property along the river from the I-24 bridge to the I-65 bridge is occurring, including industrial areas on Adams St, Cement Plant Rd, Cowan St, Cowan Ct, and Davidson St.
- 41.00 ft
Further flooding of inudstrial areas on Cement Plant Rd, Cowan St, Cowan Ct, and Davidson St is occurring. Water also approaches Cowan St and Cowan Ct and these roads may be closed at higher levels.
- 42.00 ft
Riverfront park is flooded to the fourth grassy area, as well as other recreational and greenway areas along the river. Portions of Cowan St and Cowan Ct are flooded and may be ipassable. Industrial properties on Davidson St, North First St, Cowan St and Cowan Ct are also flooded.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Cumberland River flooding at Nashville?
No. The Cumberland River at Nashville is at 17.01 ft, 12.99 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Nashville?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 40 ft, moderate flooding 42 ft and major flooding 45 ft.
What is the highest the Cumberland River has been at Nashville?
The highest crest on record is 56.2 ft, on 1927-01-01.
Is the Cumberland River high or low right now at Nashville?
At 17.01 ft it is higher than 18% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NAST1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03431500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.