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Harpeth River at Bellevue
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage

Located in Davidson County, Tennessee on the Harpeth River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03433500, updated every 15 minutes.

Current Water Level

Gage Height

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Streamflow

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Last Reading

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Flood Stages

Major Flood

28 ft

Moderate Flood

24 ft

38,100 cfs

Minor Flood

20 ft

20,000 cfs

Action Stage

14 ft

9,300 cfs

Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.

What Floods at Each Level

34 ft

Record flooding impacts many roads and properties along and near the river from the Grassland area north of Franklin, through Bellevue, to near Pegram. Water reaches I-40 between exit 192 and 196, reaches businesses in the Bellevue Place shopping center, and buildings at Ensworth High School. Water approaches Grassland Middle School, and McCrory Ln between I-40 and U.S. 70S and may be impassable at higher levels.

32 ft

Major flooding continues to impact Hwy 100, Hwy 70, Old Harding Pike, Sneed Rd, and Coley Davis Rd. Businesses in the Harpeth Village shopping center are impacted, as well as the River Rest, Riverwalk, Horseshoe Bend, River Plantation, Riverside, Somerset Farms, The Meadows, and Avondale Park neighborhoods. Water approaches I-40 between exit 192 and 196, impacts a significant portion of the TVA substation on Coley Davis Rd, and approaches businesses in the Bellevue Place shopping center.

30 ft

Widespread flooding continues to impact homes, properties, and roads including Hwy 100, Hwy 70, and Old Harding Pike, Sneed Rd, and Coley Davis Rd. Businesses in the Harpeth Village shopping center are impacted, as well as homes on and near Boxwood Dr and Blue Springs Rd in River Rest, and in the Riverwalk, Horseshoe Bend, River Plantation, Riverside, Somerset Farms, The Meadows, and Avondale Park neighborhoods.

28 ft

Widespread flooding is impacting homes, properties, and roads including Hwy 100, Hwy 70, and Old Harding Pike, and covers Sneed Rd and Hunters Trail. Water reaches businesses in the Harpeth Village shopping center, and covers Collins Rd preventing access to the Bellevue YMCA center and BellePAC. Water approaches homes in the Riverwalk, Horseshoe Bend, River Plantation, Somerset Farms, The Meadows, and Avondale Park neighborhoods, and homes on Boxwood Dr. Water approaches Coley Davis Rd near Hwy 70S.

26 ft

Significant flooding continues to impact roadways including portions of Hwy 100, Hwy 70, Old Harding Pike, and Newsome Station Rd. Some homes in neighborhoods impacted include Harpeth Valley Park, Temple Gate, Boone Trace, River Rest, Morton Mill Rd in Riverside, Sawyer Bend Rd, and near Harpeth Bend Dr and McPherson Dr. Water approaches Sneed Rd between Vaughan Rd and Old Natchez Trace, and Coley Davis Rd on Hutton Bend, and approaches businesses in the Harpeth Village shopping center.

24 ft

Significant flooding impacts many roads including Hwy 100 at Temple Rd, Hwy 70 between Newsome Station Rd and McCrory Ln, and Old Harding Pike. Properties begin to be impacted on Harpeth Bend Dr and Beech Bend Dr in Harpeth Valley Park, on Harpeth Bend Dr and McPherson Dr, and in the Temple Gate neighborhood. Water approaches Hwy 100 near the river and near Trace Creek Dr, and Newsome Station Rd restricting access to the Merrymount Acres neighborhood at higher levels.

22 ft

Flooding continues to impact roads including Old Harding Pike near Morton Mill Rd, Morton Mill Rd between Northridge Dr and Bay Cove Trl, Moran Rd, and Newsome Station Rd. Properties are also impacted in the 7800 block of Hwy 100, on Old Natchez Trace near Sneed Rd, on Temple Rd south of Hwy 100, and the Ensworth High School athletic facilities. Water approaches Hwy 70 between Newsome Station Rd and McCrory Ln, and Hwy 100 at Temple Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.

20 ft

Flooding along the river impacts many roads including Old Harding Pike near Morton Mill Rd, Morton Mill Rd between Northridge Dr and Bay Cove Trl, Moran Rd, and Newsome Station Rd. Water also begins to impact properties adjacent to the river in the 7800 block of Hwy 100, on Old Natchez Trace near Sneed Rd, and reaches the Ensworth High School athletic structures and facilities. Water approaches properties on Temple Rd south of Hwy 100.

18 ft

Areas along the river, including recreational facilities and the athletic fields at Ensworth High School, continue to be impacted by high water. Moran Rd and Newsome Station Rd are impassable, and water approaches Old Harding Pike near Morton Mill Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water also begins to impact properties adjacent to the river in the 7800 block of Hwy 100, and on Old Natchez Trace near Sneed Rd.

16 ft

Water continues to inundate low lying areas along the river including portions of the Harpeth River Greenway, the Old Natchez Country Club golf course, Reese Smith Jr baseball fields, the Harpeth Valley Golf Center, and the HYSA soccer complex. Moran Rd and Newsome Station Rd near the river are impassable. Water approaches the Ensworth High School athletic fields and Old Harding Pike near Morton Mill Rd.

14 ft

Low lying areas along the river begin to be inundated, including portions of the Harpeth River Greenway, Moran Rd, Old Natchez Country Club golf course, Reese Smith Jr baseball fields, the parking lot at the Harpeth Valley Golf Center, the HYSA soccer complex, and Newsome Station Rd near the river which is impassable at higher levels.

Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.

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Historic Crests

Date Stage Flow
May 1, 201033.23 ft46,500 cfs
May 1, 201033.23 ft46,500 cfs
Feb 12, 194824.34 ft40,000 cfs
Feb 12, 194824.34 ft40,000 cfs
Mar 12, 197524.27 ft39,600 cfs

About This Gauge

USGS Site

03433500

NWS LID

BELT1

River

Harpeth River

County

Davidson, TN

Coordinates

36.0544°N, 86.9283°W

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current water level of Harpeth River at Bellevue?

The Harpeth River at Bellevue gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03433500) 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 Harpeth River at Bellevue?

The NWS-defined flood stage for Harpeth River at Bellevue is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.

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Where is the Harpeth River at Bellevue gauge located?

The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.0544°N, 86.9283°W. USGS site number: 03433500. 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