Collins River Flow Today
As of October 13, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Collins River is flowing at 88 cfs near Mcminnville, TN — 45% of normal for the date and up 2% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Collins River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Mcminnville, the Collins River is running 88 cfs — 45% of normal, up 2% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 45% of normal).
How the Collins River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Mcminnville863 ft 88 cfs45%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Collins River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (45%).
Collins River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Collins River Near Mcminnville TN
Oct 13, 2:00 AM · USGS 03421000 |
88 cfs | 45% | +2% | 1.47 ft | 863 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Collins River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river (this total last updated earlier; the live gauge readings above are current).
Collins River
The Collins River is a 67-mile-long tributary of the Caney Fork River in Tennessee. The river was named after Isaac Collins, who settled on its banks in the early 19th century. The river flows through rural areas and several small towns, including McMinnville and Rock Island. The hydrology of the river includes several tributaries, including Rocky River and Cane Creek. The Collins River is home to several dams and reservoirs, including the Great Falls Dam and the Rock Island Dam. These reservoirs provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and recreation opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming. The river also supports local agriculture, particularly in the form of livestock grazing and crop irrigation. The Collins River is an important resource for the local community and a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
About the Collins River
How is the Collins River flowing right now?
As of October 13, 2026, the Collins River is flowing at 88 cfs near Mcminnville, TN, about 45% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Collins River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Collins River is at 45% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.