Falling Water River Flow Today
As of October 6, 2026 at 4:15 AM, the Falling Water River is flowing at 19 cfs near Cookeville, TN — 77% of normal for the date and down 9% in 24 hours. ❤ Favorite
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Falling Water 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 Cookeville, the Falling Water River is running 19 cfs — 77% of normal, down 9% since yesterday. Along the river, 1 of 1 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 77% of normal).
How the Falling Water 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
- Cookeville957 ft 19 cfs77%
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 Falling Water River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (77%).
Falling Water River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Falling Water River Near Cookeville TN
Oct 6, 4:15 AM · USGS 03423000 |
19 cfs | 77% | -9% | 4.22 ft | 957 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.
Dams & reservoirs on the Falling Water River
Releases from these dams shape the flow downstream. Tap one for its daily level and history.
Falling Water 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).
Falling Water River
The Falling Water River is a 23-mile-long river located in the southern region of Tennessee, United States. The river has a rich history dating back to the mid-1800s, where it was used to power mills and generate electricity. Its source is located in the Cumberland Plateau, and it flows into the Caney Fork River. The river is known for its scenic views and numerous waterfalls, including the iconic Burgess Falls. The Falling Water River also has several reservoirs and dams, including the Great Falls Dam, which was built in the 1920s to generate hydroelectric power. The river is used for recreational purposes such as swimming, fishing, and kayaking, while its water is used for agricultural purposes such as irrigation.
Fishing near the Falling Water River
About the Falling Water River
How is the Falling Water River flowing right now?
As of October 6, 2026, the Falling Water River is flowing at 19 cfs near Cookeville, TN, about 77% of normal for the date. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Falling Water River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Falling Water River is at 77% 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.