Major Flood
35 ft
Current Water Level
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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
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
30 ft
Water continues to impact properties and homes along the river. Many roads are impassable including portions of Hwy 31 north of Pulaski and south near Giles County High School, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection, and Prospect Rd near the river. Water approaches properties on Nichols St, Mill St near Vales Mill Rd, and the water treatment facility on Paulk Ln.
28 ft
Widespread flooding is impacting properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, Little Dry Creek Rd, Haywood Creek Rd, Hwy 31 near Old Campbellsville Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd. Many roads are also flooded and impassable including Hwy 31, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, and portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection.
26 ft
Portions of Hwy 31 are flooded and homes on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd continue to be impacted. Water reaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd near Richland Trace, and approaches Hwy 64 at W College St and Bethel Rd at Donahue Rd. Water approaches properties on Haywood Creek Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd.
24 ft
Flooding begins to impact homes and properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd. Water also covers portions of Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, Milky Way Rd, and Clear Creek Rd. Water approaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd north of Richland Trace, Prospect Rd between Sugar Tree Ln and Nelson Rd, and the athletic fields at Giles County High School.
22 ft
Water continues to inundate areas along the river, and reaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd which may be impassable. Water has completely inundated the Annie Wade, Jim Potts, and Vales Mill Boat Ramps, and water approaches Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, as well as Clear Creek Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
20 ft
Water begins to inundate agricultural land along the river, as well as recreational areas including the Annie Wade Boat Ramp, Jim Potts Boat Ramp, and Vales Mill Boat Ramp. Water approaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, and Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
Low-Water Impacts
5.5
WATER QUALITY ISSUES MAY BE POSSIBLE DURING EXTENDED PERIODS OF LOW FLOWS
What happens as water levels drop, per the National Weather Service.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2002 | 27.89 ft | 55,900 cfs |
| May 5, 2003 | 27.31 ft | 48,600 cfs |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 25.8 ft | 32,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Richland Creek near Pulaski?
The Richland Creek near Pulaski gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03584045) 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 Pulaski?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Richland Creek near Pulaski is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 30 feet, and major flooding at 35 feet.
How do I get alerts when Richland Creek rises?
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Where is the Richland Creek near Pulaski gauge located?
The gauge is located in Giles County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.1950°N, 87.0639°W. USGS site number: 03584045. 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
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.