Streamflow discharge was last observed at 455 cfs, and a gauge height of 2.32 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 567 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including Little Harpeth River and West Harpeth River, and is impounded by several dams, including the Cheek's Mill Dam and the Bellevue Dam. Seasonal trends show that the river experiences higher flows during the winter and spring months due to increased rainfall, while summer and fall months see lower flows. Interestingly, the Harpeth River is home to a diverse array of aquatic life, including 58 species of fish, 14 species of mussels, and several species of turtles. Additionally, the river has cultural significance, with several prehistoric and historic sites located along its banks.
| Elevation | 543.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 2.32 ft |
| Nitrate plus nitrite, water, in situ, mg/L as N | 1.4 mg/l as N |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 455.0 ft3/s |
| Specific conductance, water, unfiltered, microsiemens per centimeter at 25°C | 556.0 uS/cm @25C |
| Dissolved oxygen, water, unfiltered, mg/L | 7.2 mg/l |
| Turbidity, water, unfiltered, monochrome near infra-red LED light, 780-900 nm, detection angle 90 ±2.5°, formazin nephelometric units (FNU) | 114.0 FNU |
| pH, water, unfiltered, field, standard units | 8.2 std units |
| Temperature, water, °C | 23.6 deg C |
| Precipitation, total, in | 0.0 in |
| Percent of Normal | 255% |
| Year Over Year Average | 178 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 27,900 cfs |