River stage
Kingston Springs, Harpeth River
- River level
- 0.84 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.22 ft
- Recent high
- 9.49 ft
- Recent low
- 0.26 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS KINT1
- 30-day change
- +0.40 ft
- Average
- 1.65 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 46.00 ft
In brief
The Harpeth River at Kingston Springs, TN read 0.84 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 17.16 ft below action stage. That is 0.40 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge KINT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46.00 ft | 2010-05-02 |
| 2 | 32.20 ft | 1946-01-07 |
| 3 | 29.51 ft | 1962-02-27 |
| 4 | 29.20 ft | 1902-03-01 |
| 5 | 29.00 ft | 1948-02-14 |
| 6 | 28.84 ft | 1989-02-14 |
| 7 | 28.75 ft | 1975-03-13 |
| 8 | 28.13 ft | 1979-05-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 16.00 ft
Agricultural land and low-lying areas along the Harpeth River begin to be inundated. Water approaches Narrows of the Harpeth Rd near Cedar Hill Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
- 18.00 ft
Agricultural land and low-lying areas along the river continue to be inundated, including Narrows of the Harpeth Rd near Cedar Hill Rd. Water begins to impact properties on Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, as well as portions of Kingston Springs City Park and LL Burns Park.
- 20.00 ft
Flooding of the Kingston Springs City Park begins and water approaches Pinnacle Hill Road and East Kingstons Springs Road. Several secondary roads near the river become impassable.
- 22.00 ft
Flooding continues to impact properties and structures on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, as well as Kingston Springs City Park and portions of LL Burns Park. Roads near the river are also impacted, including Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches portions of U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and may be impassable at higher levels.
- 24.00 ft
Residences on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, and Riverview Dr are being impacted by flooding, as well as U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, and Cedar Hill Rd at Pickards Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
- 26.00 ft
Significant flooding is impacting roads and homes including Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. Water covers U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at Kingston Springs Elementary.
- 28.00 ft
Significant flooding continues to impact Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 is impassable, as well as portions of W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek and at Kingston Springs Elementary, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd.
- 30.00 ft
Widespread flooding impacts roads and homes along the river in Pegram, Kingston Springs, areas near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park, and U.S. 70 near Cedar Hill Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water also approaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249.
- 32.00 ft
Widespread flooding continues to impact locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and near Cedar Hill Rd, E Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, W Kingston Springs Rd, portions of Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park. Water reaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249, and approaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr.
- 34.00 ft
Locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, Harpeth River State Park, and downstream past Hwy 250 continue to be impacted by flooding. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd. Water reaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr, and approaches Kingston Springs Elementary School and homes on U.S. 70 west of Cedar Hill Rd, Saunders Ln, and Cunningham Ct.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Harpeth River flooding at Kingston Springs?
No. The Harpeth River at Kingston Springs is at 0.84 ft, 17.16 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Kingston Springs?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 18 ft, minor flooding 20 ft, moderate flooding 25 ft and major flooding 30 ft.
What is the highest the Harpeth River has been at Kingston Springs?
The highest crest on record is 46.0 ft, on 2010-05-02.
Is the Harpeth River high or low right now at Kingston Springs?
At 0.84 ft it is higher than 34% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge KINT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03434500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.