Richland Creek near Belle Meade
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Davidson County, Tennessee on the Richland Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03431655, 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
12 ft
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
5 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
11.5 ft
Water begins to flood Harding Place near Highway 100 - U.S. 70S.
11 ft
The parking lot of Belle Meade Terrace condominiums begins to flood.
10 ft
The parking area near the creek and Harding Place begins to be flooded.
9 ft
Backwater effects begin from the bridge on Harding Place, and water floods low lying areas of the parking lot near the creek and Harding Place.
7 ft
Flooding of areas along the creek begins, including residential areas near Percy Warner Boulevard, portions of the Belle Meade Country Club Golf Course, commercial property at Harding Place and U.S. 70 - Harding Pike, and along Harding Pike from the Belle Meade Mansion to near Belle Meade Boulevard.
5 ft
Low lying areas in the Belle Meade Country Club, residential areas near Percy Warner Boulevard, and along the creek from Harding Place to Belle Meade Boulevard begin to be inundated.
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 23, 2019 | 10.17 ft | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | 10.17 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 9.84 ft | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | 9.84 ft | — |
| Jul 19, 2012 | 8.45 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BMDT1
River
Richland Creek
County
Davidson, TN
Coordinates
36.1017°N, 86.8681°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Richland Creek near Belle Meade?
The Richland Creek near Belle Meade gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03431655) 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 Richland Creek near Belle Meade?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Richland Creek near Belle Meade is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Richland Creek rises?
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Where is the Richland Creek near Belle Meade gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.1017°N, 86.8681°W. USGS site number: 03431655. 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