* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Heat Advisory
Until 2026-09-01T22:00:00-05:00
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National Weather Service
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 109 expected.
* WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Wednesday to 8 PM CDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
CUMBERLAND RIVER AT NASHVILLE, TN
Realtime Data
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Report
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Conditions
8,760
Discharge (cfs)
17.3
Gauge Height (ft)
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 8,760 cfs, and a gauge height of 17.34 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 8,191 .
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.
September 1, 2026
Elevation
386.0 ft
Last Updated
Mean water velocity for discharge computation, feet per second
0.96 ft/sec
Gage height, ft
17.34 ft
Stream water level elevation above NAVD 1988, in ft