RIVER GAUGE · BROWNS CREEK
Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds in Nashville
Davidson County, Tennessee
Water level1.64 ft
Flow4 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6 ft
Minor flood8 ft
Moderate flood11 ft
Major flood15 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15 ft
Significant flooding of property along the creek is occurring, including the fairgrounds and industrial areas. Water may flood area roads rendering them impassable, including Walsh Rd, Bransford Rd, and Craighead St.
- 11 ft
Properties along the creek including industrial areas and the fairgrounds are flooded, and water may approach the low lying portions of Walsh Rd, Bransford Rd, and Craighead St.
- 8 ft
Parking areas along the creek on the south and east sides of the fairgrounds property begin to flood.
- 6 ft
Low lying areas along the creek in the fairgrounds property begin to be inundated.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | 13.44 ft | 8,540 cfs |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 11.13 ft | 4,810 cfs |
| Feb 6, 2019 | 10.51 ft | 4,078 cfs |
More on Browns Creek
UpstreamBrowns Creek at Glendale Lane
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