Cumberland River At Nashville, Tn Realtime Data
CUMBERLAND RIVER AT NASHVILLE, TN
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
13,100
Discharge (cfs)
17.6
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 13,100 cfs, and a gauge height of 17.63 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 10,122 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river's flow is influenced by several factors including rainfall, snowmelt, and release from upstream dams such as Old Hickory Dam. The river is also fed by several tributaries including the Harpeth River and Drakes Creek. During the winter months, the river's flow can increase due to snowmelt and heavy rainfall. In the summer months, the river's flow can decrease due to drought conditions. An interesting fact about the Cumberland River is that it played a significant role in the Civil War, as both Union and Confederate troops utilized it for transportation and supply purposes.
July 16, 2026
| Elevation | 386.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second | 1.42 ft/sec |
| Gage height, ft | 17.63 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 13100.0 ft3/s |
| Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft | 385.08 ft |
| Percent of Normal | 103% |
| Year Over Year Average | 12,600 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 123,000 cfs |
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