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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.
Stones River at US Highway 70 near Donelson
USGS gauge 03430200
Latest reading 12:00 AM CDT, Thu, Oct 1
Flow
-20 cfs
Down 9 cfs in 24 hours
7-day range -154 to 65 cfs
Gauge height
2.73 ft
Down 0.25 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 1.97 to 3.92 ft
Water temperature
73.2°F
22.9°C
7-day range 68.7 to 76.3 °F
Dam releases
Dams on the Stones River
Part of the Stones River is controlled by releases from J. Percy Priest Dam. When generators are running, the river below the dam rises quickly. The generation schedule for each dam is on its lake page.
Weather
Stones River weather and wind forecast
Thu, Oct 1 night
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 5 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1
95°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1 night
72°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
9% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind WSW 5 to 10 mph
73% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2 night
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind NNE 5 mph
57% chance of rain
Sat, Oct 3
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind NE 5 to 10 mph
65% chance of rain
National Weather Service forecast, updated 6:51 PM, Wed, Sep 30.
Sun and moon, Thu, Oct 8
USGS readings from the Stones River, refreshed each time the page opens.
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Common questions
Stones River level questions
Where are the Stones River gauges?
USGS runs 1 gauge used on this page: Stones River at US Highway 70 near Donelson.
What does cfs mean on the 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 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.
Why does the Stones River rise and fall during the day?
Dam releases. When the dam upstream generates, the water below it rises within minutes and drops again when generation stops. The dam’s schedule is linked on this page.
Is the 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.
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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