Cumberland River at Nashville, TN
USGS Site No: 03431500 • Cumberland River • Davidson County, TN
Cumberland River at Nashville, TN on the Cumberland River is currently at 14,100 cfs (Very High — 95th percentile for this date) . Gage height: 16.84 ft.
Reading from
Historical Percentile Comparison
Today's discharge compared to the long-term record for September 12 at this station. Percentile rank shows what fraction of historical years had lower flow on this date.
| Percentile | Label | CFS Threshold | Today's Flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | Very Low threshold | 4,840 | |
| 25th | Low threshold | 8,710 | |
| 50th (Median) | Normal (median) | 10,400 | |
| 75th | High threshold | 11,500 | |
| 95th | Very High threshold | 0 |
30-Day Hydrograph
Recent discharge plotted against the historical 10th–95th percentile envelope for the same calendar days. Source: USGS daily values + long-term statistics.
30-Day Flow History
| Date | Discharge (CFS) | Gage Ht (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | 9,910 | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 10,100 | — |
| May 26, 2026 | 14,600 | — |
| May 25, 2026 | 14,900 | — |
| May 24, 2026 | 12,500 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 6,410 | — |
| May 22, 2026 | 5,090 | — |
| May 21, 2026 | 3,960 | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 3,660 | — |
| May 19, 2026 | 4,660 | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 4,600 | — |
| May 17, 2026 | 6,130 | — |
| May 16, 2026 | 6,710 | — |
| May 15, 2026 | 6,370 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 8,830 | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 7,040 | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 7,250 | — |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 9,880 | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 9,820 | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 9,940 | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 9,570 | — |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 9,580 | — |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 6,360 | — |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 6,670 | — |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 11,000 | — |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 10,900 | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 11,100 | — |
| Apr 7, 2026 | 10,600 | — |
| Apr 6, 2026 | 9,980 | — |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 6,340 | — |
Station Information
- USGS Site No
- 03431500
- State
- TN
- County
- Davidson County
- Coordinates
- 36.1615, -86.7727
- Drainage Area
- 12,856 mi²
- Datum (ft)
- 367.5
- HUC Code
- 05130202
Flood Stage Thresholds
- Action Stage
- 30.0 ft
- Flood Stage
- 40.0 ft
- Moderate Flood
- 42.0 ft
- Major Flood
- 45.0 ft
Currently 23.16 ft below flood stage.
Recent Extremes
- Max discharge
-
57,200 cfsMay 23, 2025
- Min discharge
-
3,660 cfsMay 20, 2026
- Days at flood stage
- 0
Computed from the local daily-values archive.
Nearby Gauges
- Unknown
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Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at Nashville, TNHigh2.3 mi · 15 cfs
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Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, Near Woodbine, TNHigh4.3 mi · 72 cfs
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Richland Creek at Charlotte Ave, at Nashville, TNHigh4.6 mi · 51 cfs
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Whites Creek Near Bordeaux, TNVery High4.7 mi · 77 cfs