Major Flood
33 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
30 ft
Minor Flood
27 ft
Action Stage
22 ft
What Floods at Each Level
33 ft
Water approaches Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway, and may subject these major roads to closure at higher stages.
30 ft
Significant flooding of properties and structures adjacent to the river can be expected, especially near Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway.
27 ft
Flooding of properties adjacent to the river begins near Hillsboro Road and Mack Hatcher Memorial Parkway.
22 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying areas along the banks, including the nursery at Hillsboro Road and Fulton Green Lane.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | 32.31 ft | — |
| Feb 3, 1990 | 28.97 ft | — |
| Mar 27, 1994 | 28.18 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HBFT1
River
Harpeth River
County
Williamson, TN
Coordinates
35.9482°N, 86.8817°W
Get Flood Alerts for Harpeth River
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Harpeth River below Franklin?
The Harpeth River below Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03432400) 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 below Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Harpeth River below Franklin is 27 feet. Action stage begins at 22 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 33 feet.
How do I get alerts when Harpeth River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Harpeth River below Franklin to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Harpeth River below Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Williamson County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9482°N, 86.8817°W. USGS site number: 03432400. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Harpeth River
On This River
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey