Cumberland River at Omohundro
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Davidson County, Tennessee on the Cumberland River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03431091, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
50 ft
Moderate Flood
45 ft
Minor Flood
41 ft
Action Stage
35 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
56 ft
Substantial flooding is occurring in the Dugger Heights, Rosebank, Barclay Dr, Boscobel Heights, and Shelby Hills areas, as well as Cornelia Fort, Shelby Bottoms, and the Vinny Links Golf Course. Backwater effects are flooding areas along Mill Creek up to I-40, and Browns Creek up to Murfreesboro Pike. Industrial areas on Davidson St, Driftwood St, Nestor St, Stanley St, Visco Dr, Fesslers Ln, Omohundro Dr, and River Hills Dr are significantly flooded.
54 ft
Extensive flooding continues on Barclay Dr, Brittany Dr, Beth Dr, Crutcher St, Cave Rd, Davidson St, Dixon Dr, Driftwood St, Electric Ave, Fulton St, Nestor St, Rolling Hills Dr, Shadow Ln, Spence Ln, Stanley St, South Fourteenth St, Village Ct, and Visco Dr. Cornelia Fort, Shelby Bottoms, and the Vinny Links Golf Course are flooded. Backwater effects are flooding areas along Mill Creek up to I-40, and Browns Creek up to Murfreesboro Pike.
52 ft
Water approaches property on Crutcher St between South Fifth St and South Twelvth St, near Electric Ave and Village Ct, along South Fourteenth St, and near Cave Rd and Spence Ln. Flooding continues on Barclay Dr, Brittany Dr, Beth Dr, Davidson St, Driftwood St, Nestor St, Shadow Ln, Stanley St, Visco Dr, Rolling Hills Dr, and at Cornelia Fort Airpark, Shelby Bottoms Park, and the Vinny Links Golf Course. Mill Creek is flooding up to I-40 and Browns Creek is flooding up to Murfreesboro Pike.
50 ft
Extensive flooding of homes and roads is occurring along the river. Impacted locations include Barclay Dr, Brittany Dr, Beth Dr, Davidson St, Driftwood St, Nestor St, Shadow Ln, Stanley St, Visco Dr, and Rolling Hills Dr. Cornelia Fort Airpark, Shelby Bottoms Park and the Vinny Links Golf Course are mostly flooded. Backwater effects are flooding areas along Mill Creek up to I-40, and Browns Creek up to Murfressboro Pike.
49 ft
Many properties and roads continue to be impacted including Davidson St, Driftwood St, Nestor St, Stanley St, Visco Dr, and Rolling Hills Dr. The Cornelia Fort Airpark is mostly flooded and water approaches property on Shadow Ln. Shelby Bottoms Park and the Vinny Links Golf Course are also flooded and water approaches property on Barclay Dr, Brittany Dr, and Beth Dr. Mill Creek is flooding adjacent property up to I-40, and Browns Creek is flooding property up to Murfreesboro Pike.
47 ft
Shelby Bottoms Park is mostly inundated, and property and structures continue to be impacted on Davidson St, Driftwood St, Nestor St, Stanley St, Visco Dr, Rolling Hills Dr, the Cornelia Fort Airpark, the Vinny Links Golf Course, and Mill Creek near Lebanon Pike. Backwater effects begin on Browns Creek, flooding property along the creek to near Murfreesboro Pike.
45 ft
Flooding continues along the river from the Cumberland River Greenway Bridge in Shelby Bottoms Park to the I-24 bridge near downtown. Affected areas include properties and structures on Davidson St, Nestor St, Visco dr, and Rolling Hills Dr. Backwater effects are also causing flooding on Mill Creek near the East Haven townhomes. Water also begins to flood Cornelia Fort Airpark, the Vinny Links Golf Course, and areas near Driftwood St and Stanley St.
43 ft
Properties on Davidson St, Nestor St, and Visco Dr continue to be flooded with water approaching structures in some areas. Water begins to approach property on River Hills Dr.
41 ft
Flooding along the river begins from the Cumberland River Greenway Bridge in Shelby Bottoms Park to the I-24 bridge near downtown. This includes the ballfields and other areas in Shelby Bottoms Park, and properties adjacent to the river on Davidson St, Nestor St, and Visco Dr. Backwater effects also begin to cause flooding on Mill Creek up to near Lebanon Pike.
40 ft
Portions of Shelby Bottoms Park are inundated, mainly near the ball fields and along the greenway trails near the river. Water begins to approach properties adjacent to the river on Davidson St, Nestor St, and Visco Dr.
38 ft
Shelby Bottoms Park begins to be inundated near the ball fields, and portions of the greenway trail may be impassable. Water begins to back up Mill Creek and is inundating low lying areas near Lebanon Pike.
35 ft
Low lying areas along both sides of the river are inundated, including portions of Shelby Bottoms Park.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2019 | 44.69 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 44.69 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 36.37 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 36.37 ft | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 33.62 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
OMOT1
River
Cumberland River
County
Davidson, TN
Coordinates
36.1653°N, 86.7214°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cumberland River at Omohundro?
The Cumberland River at Omohundro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03431091) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Cumberland River at Omohundro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cumberland River at Omohundro is 41 feet. Action stage begins at 35 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 45 feet, and major flooding at 50 feet.
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Where is the Cumberland River at Omohundro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.1653°N, 86.7214°W. USGS site number: 03431091. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey