Cumberland River near Penington Bend
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Davidson County, Tennessee on the Cumberland River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03430320, 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
55 ft
Moderate Flood
51 ft
Minor Flood
47 ft
Action Stage
42 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
61 ft
Much of the Pennington Bend area along the river is flooded, including Opryland, Opry Mills, Briley Pkwy between Mc Gavock Pike and Two Rivers Pkwy, the River Trace and River Glen subdivisions, homes and properties along and near Berwick Trail, Pennington Bend Rd, Music Valley Dr, Mc Gavock Pike, Miami Ave, areas of Madison near Idlewild Dr, Covington Place, the Montague area, and locations in Inglewood near the river.
59 ft
The Opryland and Opry Mills area is under several feet of water, with flooding reaching portions of Briley Pkwy. Widespread flooding continues to impact the River Trace and River Glen subdivisions, homes and properties along and near Berwick Trail, Pennington Bend Rd, Music Valley Dr, Covington Place, the Montague area, and locations in Inglewood east of Stratford Ave near the river.
57 ft
Water is at the top of the levee protecting Opryland and Opry Mills, and may be overtopping in some areas. Homes and properties in the River Trace and River Glen subdivisions, along and near Berwick Trail, Pennington Bend Rd, Mc Gavock Pike, Music Valley Dr, and Miami Ave are severely impacted. Extensive flooding is also impacting locations in Madison near Idlewild Dr, Covington Place, and the Montague Area, as well as locations in Inglewood east of Stratford Ave near the river.
56 ft
Water approaches the top of the levee protecting the Opryland and Opry Mills area.
55 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring in the River Trace and River Glen subdivisions, at homes and properties along and near Berwick Trail, Pennington Bend Rd, Mc Gavock Pike, and Miami Ave. Locations in Madison near Idlewild Dr, Covington Place, the Montague area, the Inglewood neighboorhood east of Stratford Ave near the river, and portions of Opryland and Opry Mills not protected by the levee are flooding. Water approaches homes on Canton Pass, Allen Pass, and Peeler Trail.
53 ft
Locations near Berwick Trail, Cain Harbor Dr, Center St, Denson Ave, Emmitt Ave, Frost St, Idlewild Dr and Ct, Longfellow Dr, Madison Blvd, Mc Ginnis Dr, Miami Dr, Morgan Meade Dr and Ct, Moss Rose Dr and Ct, Music Valley Dr, Pennington Bend Rd, Penn Meade Way, River Bend Dr, River Meade Way, Yale Ave, and unprotected areas of Opryland and Opry Mills are flooded. Water approaches properties at Mc Gavock Pike and Pennington Bend Rd, and Lock Two Rd may be restricted at higher levels.
51 ft
Areas near Berwick Trail, Center St, Denson Ave, Yale Ave, Madison Blvd, Idlewild Dr, Idlewild Ct, Emmitt Ave, Cain Harbor Dr, River Bend Dr, Frost St, Longfellow Dr, and Mc Ginnis Dr are flooded and access may be limited. Campgrounds near Music Valley Dr and Pennington Bend Rd are flooded, as well as portions of Opryland and Opry Mills not protected by the levee. Water also begins to impact homes on Morgan Meade Dr, Morgan Meade Ct, Moss Rose Ct, and Miami Ave.
49 ft
Flooding continues on Berwick Trail, Denson Ave, Yale Ave, Madison Blvd, Idlewild Dr, properties in River Glen on Penn Meade Way and River Meade Way, and properties in River Trace on River Bend Dr, Cain Harbor Dr, and Longfellow Dr. Wooddale Ln is flooded and water approaches homes on Miami Ave and Pennington Bend Rd. Campgrounds near Music Valley Dr and Pennington Bend Rd are flooded, as well as portions of Opryland near Mc Gavock Pike and other areas of Opry Mills not protected by the levee.
47 ft
Flooding is occurring along the river around Pennington Bend from near River Trace to the Cumberland River Greenway Bridge in Shelby Bottoms Park. Properties on Berwick Trail, areas near Gibson Creek on Denson Ave and Yale Ave, portions of Opryland near Mc Gavock Pike, properties in River Glen on Penn Meade Way, and properties in River Trace on River Bend Dr. Water approaches residential property on Pennington Bend Rd and Wooddale Ln, and campgrounds near Music Valley Dr and Pennington Bend Rd.
44 ft
Water continues to inundate low lying areas along the river, including properties on Berwick Trail, areas near Gibson Creek on Denson Ave and Yale Ave, portions of Opryland near Mc Gavock Pike, and properties in the River Glen and River Trace subdivisions.
42 ft
Low lying areas along the river around Pennington Bend are inundated from near the River Trace subdivision to the Cumberland River Greenway bridge in 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 | 48.83 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 48.83 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 40.33 ft | — |
| Apr 28, 2013 | 40.33 ft | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | 38.57 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
PNBT1
River
Cumberland River
County
Davidson, TN
Coordinates
36.2353°N, 86.7125°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cumberland River near Penington Bend?
The Cumberland River near Penington Bend gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03430320) 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 near Penington Bend?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cumberland River near Penington Bend is 47 feet. Action stage begins at 42 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 51 feet, and major flooding at 55 feet.
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Where is the Cumberland River near Penington Bend gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.2353°N, 86.7125°W. USGS site number: 03430320. 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