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Cumberland 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.
Cumberland River at Celina
USGS gauge 03417500
Latest reading 11:30 PM CDT, Wed, Sep 30
Gauge height
14.59 ft
Down 0.05 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 14.46 to 15.63 ft
Water temperature
63.7°F
17.6°C
7-day range 59.7 to 63.7 °F
Cumberland River below Cordell Hull Dam
USGS gauge 03418420
Latest reading 11:30 PM CDT, Wed, Sep 30
Gauge height
444.42 ft
Down 0.17 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 443.54 to 449.60 ft
Water temperature
70.2°F
21.2°C
7-day range 69.3 to 72.9 °F
Cumberland River at Edenwold
USGS gauge 03426490
Latest reading 12:00 AM CDT, Thu, Oct 1
Gauge height
16.13 ft
Down 0.34 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 15.63 to 18.53 ft
Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage
USGS gauge 03430250
Latest reading 11:45 PM CDT, Wed, Sep 30
Gauge height
18.38 ft
Down 0.37 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 17.59 to 19.53 ft
Cumberland River at Nashville
USGS gauge 03431500
Latest reading 11:30 PM CDT, Wed, Sep 30
Flow
6,060 cfs
Down 2,260 cfs in 24 hours
7-day range -763 to 11,200 cfs
Gauge height
16.94 ft
Down 0.19 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 16.71 to 17.68 ft
Cumberland River at Ashland City
USGS gauge 03431790
Latest reading 12:00 AM CDT, Thu, Oct 1
Gauge height
17.45 ft
Down 0.13 ft in 24 hours
7-day range 17.00 to 17.99 ft
Dam releases
Dams on the Cumberland River
Part of the Cumberland River is controlled by releases from Dale Hollow Dam, Cordell Hull Dam, Old Hickory Dam and Cheatham Dam. When generators are running, the river below the dam rises quickly. The generation schedule for each dam is on its lake page.
Weather
Cumberland River weather and wind forecast
Thu, Oct 1 night
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind SSE 5 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1
94°F
Mostly Sunny
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
0% chance of rain
Thu, Oct 1 night
73°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind S 5 to 10 mph
10% chance of rain
Fri, Oct 2
88°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind SW 5 to 10 mph
74% 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
78°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 Cumberland River, refreshed each time the page opens.
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Common questions
Cumberland River level questions
Where are the Cumberland River gauges?
USGS runs 6 gauges used on this page: Cumberland River at Celina; Cumberland River below Cordell Hull Dam; Cumberland River at Edenwold; Cumberland River at Stones River near Hermitage; Cumberland River at Nashville; Cumberland River at Ashland City.
What does cfs mean on the Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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 Cumberland 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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