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Calfkiller River River Levels

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

The Calfkiller River is a 42-mile-long river in Tennessee, USA, that flows through the Cumberland Plateau.


Summary

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the reporting a streamflow rate of cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Calfkiller River, with a gauge stage of ft at this location. This river is monitored from 1 different streamgauging stations along the Calfkiller River, the highest being situated at an altitude of ft, the .

       
River Streamflow Levels
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Calfkiller River At Hwy 111 Below Sparta
USGS 03419800
282 cfs 4.97 ft
Seasonal Discharge Comparison
Maximum Streamflow Discharge
Streamflow Elevation Profile

The Calfkiller River is a 42.4-mile-long (68.2 km) stream in the east-central portion of Middle Tennessee in the United States. It is a tributary of the Caney Fork, and is part of the Cumberland, Ohio, and Mississippi watersheds. The river is believed to be named for a Cherokee chief who once lived in the area.