Harpeth River near Kingston Springs
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cheatham County, Tennessee on the Harpeth River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03434500, 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
30 ft
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
42 ft
Flood waters have reached I-40 near mile marker 190 and exit 188 and travel is likely impossible. Sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd, as well as many other secondary roads and homes are also severely impacted in Pegram, Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250.
40 ft
Flood waters have reached major roads near the river, including I-40 near mile marker 190 with water approaching I-40 at exit 188, sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd. Many other secondary roads and homes are also severely impacted in Pegram, Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250.
38 ft
Extensive flooding continues to impact Pegram, Kingston Springs, and areas downstream past Hwy 250. Sections of U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, and Cedar Hill Rd are impassable, and water approaches I-40 near mile marker 190. Water reaches homes on Saunders Ln, Cunningham Ct, Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and U.S. 70 near Cedar Hill Rd. Water reaches Kingston Springs Elementary School and railroad tracks at Big Turnbull Creek west of Kingston Springs.
36 ft
Extensive flooding is impacting the Harpeth River from Pegram, to Kingston Springs, and downstream past Hwy 250. U.S. 70 is impassable, as well as Kingston Springs Rd, Cedar Hill Rd, Pinnacle Hill Rd. Water reaches homes on Saunders Ln, Cunningham Ct, Narrows of the Harpeth Rd, Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and U.S. 70 west of Cedar Hill Rd. Water reaches Kingston Springs Elementary School building and railroad tracks at Big Turnbull Creek west of Kingston Springs.
34 ft
Locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, Harpeth River State Park, and downstream past Hwy 250 continue to be impacted by flooding. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70, Kingston Springs Rd, Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd. Water reaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr, and approaches Kingston Springs Elementary School and homes on U.S. 70 west of Cedar Hill Rd, Saunders Ln, and Cunningham Ct.
32 ft
Widespread flooding continues to impact locations in Pegram, Kingston Springs, near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and near Cedar Hill Rd, E Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, W Kingston Springs Rd, portions of Cedar Hill Rd, and Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park. Water reaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249, and approaches properties on Hickory Dr, Hickory Ct, Acorn Ct, Maple Ct, and Brookside Dr.
30 ft
Widespread flooding impacts roads and homes along the river in Pegram, Kingston Springs, areas near Harpeth River State Park, and down past Hwy 250. Main roads are impassable including U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at U.S. 70, Pinnacle Hill Rd at Kingston Springs City Park, and U.S. 70 near Cedar Hill Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water also approaches railroad tracks near U.S. 70 and Hwy 249.
28 ft
Significant flooding continues to impact Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 is impassable, as well as portions of W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek and at Kingston Springs Elementary, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd.
26 ft
Significant flooding is impacting roads and homes including Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, River Chase Ct, Elkmont Pl, Riverbend Dr, Station Dr, Robinson Dr, Harpeth Meadows Dr, and Stoney Brook Dr. Water covers U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, Petway Rd at Harpeth Crossing, and portions of Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd, Pickards Rd, and Mound Creek Rd. Water approaches Kingston Springs Rd at Kingston Springs Elementary.
24 ft
Residences on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, and Riverview Dr are being impacted by flooding, as well as U.S. 70 near Hwy 249, Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches W Kingston Springs Rd at Big Turnbull Creek, and Cedar Hill Rd at Pickards Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
22 ft
Flooding continues to impact properties and structures on Zapata Dr, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, as well as Kingston Springs City Park and portions of LL Burns Park. Roads near the river are also impacted, including Walkup Rd near Sawyer Farms Ln, Riverview Dr near Elkmoore Dr, and Cedar Hill Rd near Griffintown Rd. Water approaches portions of U.S. 70 near Hwy 249 and may be impassable at higher levels.
20 ft
Flooding of the Kingston Springs City Park begins and water approaches Pinnacle Hill Road and East Kingstons Springs Road. Several secondary roads near the river become impassable.
18 ft
Agricultural land and low-lying areas along the river continue to be inundated, including Narrows of the Harpeth Rd near Cedar Hill Rd. Water begins to impact properties on Zapata Dr, Walkup Rd, Sawyer Farms Ln, Bluff View Dr, Riverview Dr, as well as portions of Kingston Springs City Park and LL Burns Park.
16 ft
Agricultural land and low-lying areas along the Harpeth River begin to be inundated. Water approaches Narrows of the Harpeth Rd near Cedar Hill Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | 46 ft | 72,000 cfs |
| May 1, 2010 | 46 ft | 72,000 cfs |
| Jan 6, 1946 | 32.2 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Jan 6, 1946 | 32.2 ft | 60,000 cfs |
| Feb 26, 1962 | 29.51 ft | 47,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
KINT1
River
Harpeth River
County
Cheatham, TN
Coordinates
36.1217°N, 87.0989°W
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What is the current water level of Harpeth River near Kingston Springs?
The Harpeth River near Kingston Springs gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03434500) 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 near Kingston Springs?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Harpeth River near Kingston Springs is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 30 feet.
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Where is the Harpeth River near Kingston Springs gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cheatham County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.1217°N, 87.0989°W. USGS site number: 03434500. 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