Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Water reaches State Route 49, and may be subject to closure at higher levels.
17 ft
Access roads to property along the river are flooded and impassable.
14 ft
Properties along Sycamore Creek begin to flood, including agricultural and recreational areas near Old Clarksville Pike and State Route 49.
10 ft
Low lying and agricultural areas along Sycamore Creek are 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | 18.28 ft | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.52 ft | — |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 14.06 ft | 21,709 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
ACST1
River
Sycamore Creek
County
Cheatham, TN
Coordinates
36.3200°N, 87.0511°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sycamore Creek near Ashland City?
The Sycamore Creek near Ashland City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03431800) 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 Sycamore Creek near Ashland City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sycamore Creek near Ashland City is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sycamore Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sycamore Creek near Ashland City 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 Sycamore Creek near Ashland City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cheatham County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.3200°N, 87.0511°W. USGS site number: 03431800. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey