Major Flood
20 ft
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Widespread flooding is occurring along Whites Creek from near Lickton to Whites Creek. Water begins to flood structures of Whites Creek High School at this level.
17 ft
Old Hickory Blvd at Lickton Pike is flooded and impassable, Whites Creek Park is completely inundated, and water begins to approach structures at Whites Creek High School.
16 ft
Water begins to flood Old Hickory Blvd at Lickton Pike, and has flooded a good portion of the athletic fields of Whites Creek Park at Whites Creek High School.
15 ft
Lickton Pike between Lickton and Old Hickory Blvd is flooded and may be impassable. Water begins to flood Whites Creek Park at Whites Creek High School.
14 ft
Water begins to flood low lying portions of Lickton Pike between Lickton and Old Hickory Blvd.
10 ft
Low lying areas along Whites Creek, especially near Lickton Pike, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2017 | 15.05 ft | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | 13.83 ft | — |
| Jul 6, 2016 | 11.66 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whites Creek near Whites Creek?
The Whites Creek near Whites Creek gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03431530) 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 Whites Creek near Whites Creek?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whites Creek near Whites Creek is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whites Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Whites Creek near Whites Creek 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 Whites Creek near Whites Creek gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.2739°N, 86.8169°W. USGS site number: 03431530. 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