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West Fork Stones River gauges
Readings are every 15 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey, shown hourly for the last seven days. The page checks USGS again each time it opens.
Wf Stones River at Blanton Road Murfreesboro
USGS gauge 03428180
Latest reading 12:00 AM CDT, Thu, Oct 1
Water temperature
71.4°F
21.9°C
7-day range 66.4 to 77.7 °F
West Fork Stones River at Murfreesboro
USGS gauge 03428200
Latest reading 11:00 PM CDT, Wed, Sep 30
Flow
21 cfs
Down 2 cfs in 24 hours
7-day range 10 to 36 cfs
Gauge height
2.03 ft
Steady over 24 hours
7-day range 1.70 to 2.27 ft
Float trips
Floating and paddling the West Fork Stones River
A Murfreesboro-area float with low-head dams to watch for.
Barfield Crescent to Nice Mill Dam
Runnable range 300 to 2,000 cfs at West Fork Stones River at Murfreesboro (American Whitewater)
Low-head dams on this section.
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Weather
West Fork Stones River weather and wind forecast
Thu, Oct 1 night
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 5 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1
94°F
Sunny
Wind S 5 to 15 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1 night
71°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind S 10 mph
4% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2
90°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
64% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2 night
66°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind ENE 5 to 10 mph
63% chance of rain
Sat, Oct 3
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
71% chance of rain
National Weather Service forecast, updated 6:51 PM, Wed, Sep 30.
Sun and moon, Thu, Oct 8
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Common questions
West Fork Stones River level and paddling questions
Where are the West Fork Stones River gauges?
USGS runs 2 gauges used on this page: Wf Stones River at Blanton Road Murfreesboro; West Fork Stones River at Murfreesboro.
What does cfs mean on the West Fork Stones River?
Cubic feet per second: the volume of water passing the gauge each second. It is the best single number for how big the river is running. Gauge height is the water surface against a fixed point at that gauge and only compares with readings from the same gauge.
How often do the West Fork Stones River readings update?
USGS gauges record every 15 minutes and usually report within an hour. This page checks USGS each time it opens and shows the time of the latest reading.
Is the West Fork Stones River water temperature measured?
Yes, at the gauges that show a temperature tile. It is the temperature at that gauge, which can differ from the water a few miles away, especially below a dam.
Can you float the West Fork Stones River?
A Murfreesboro-area float with low-head dams to watch for. Sections on this page: Barfield Crescent to Nice Mill Dam (about 17.8 miles).
What is a good level to paddle the West Fork Stones River?
Barfield Crescent to Nice Mill Dam: 300 to 2,000 cfs on the West Fork Stones River at Murfreesboro gauge (American Whitewater). The badge on each section shows where the gauge is right now.
Do you need a life jacket to kayak the West Fork Stones River?
Yes. Tennessee requires a wearable life jacket for each person in a canoe or kayak, and anyone under 13 has to wear one while underway. Canoes and kayaks without a motor do not need to be registered.
River readings come from the U.S. Geological Survey and are provisional, as USGS publishes them. Forecasts come from the National Weather Service. Sunrise, sunset and moon phase are calculated for the location. Tennessee Fishing Spots is not affiliated with USGS or NWS.
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