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Cumberland River at Clarksville

Critical Stages
40' - Action
46' - Flood
50' - Moderate
55' - Major

Latest Observation

Updated: 9:00 AM CST 12/6/25

Status: No Flooding

Stage: 24.76 ft

Flow: 9.76 kcfs

Forecast

TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
12 PM 12/6 24.7 9.26
6 PM 12/6 24.9 11
12 AM 12/7 24.9 11
6 AM 12/7 24.4 7.13
12 PM 12/7 24.2 5.98
6 PM 12/7 24.3 6.53
12 AM 12/8 24.4 7.13
6 AM 12/8 24.2 5.98
12 PM 12/8 24.1 5.47
6 PM 12/8 24.4 7.13
12 AM 12/9 24.8 10.1
6 AM 12/9 24.4 7.13
12 PM 12/9 24.2 5.98
6 PM 12/9 24.5 7.78
12 AM 12/10 24.9 11
6 AM 12/10 24.5 7.78
12 PM 12/10 24.1 5.47
6 PM 12/10 24.3 6.53
12 AM 12/11 24.7 9.26
6 AM 12/11 24.4 7.13
TimeStage (ft)Flow (kcfs)
9:00 AM 12/6 24.76 9.76
8:30 AM 12/6 24.72 9.43
8:00 AM 12/6 24.72 9.43
7:30 AM 12/6 24.74 9.59
7:00 AM 12/6 24.72 9.43
6:30 AM 12/6 24.76 9.76
6:00 AM 12/6 24.74 9.59
5:30 AM 12/6 24.74 9.59
5:00 AM 12/6 24.76 9.76
4:30 AM 12/6 24.76 9.76
4:00 AM 12/6 24.75 9.67
3:30 AM 12/6 24.74 9.59
3:00 AM 12/6 24.78 9.93
2:30 AM 12/6 24.8 10.1
2:00 AM 12/6 24.79 10
1:30 AM 12/6 24.83 10.4
1:00 AM 12/6 24.84 10.5
12:30 AM 12/6 24.89 10.9
12:00 AM 12/6 24.93 11.3
11:30 PM 12/5 24.99 11.9
11:00 PM 12/5 25.1 12.6
10:30 PM 12/5 25.17 13.1
10:00 PM 12/5 25.29 13.9
9:30 PM 12/5 25.31 14.1
9:00 PM 12/5 25.31 14.1
8:30 PM 12/5 25.32 14.2
8:00 PM 12/5 25.32 14.2
7:30 PM 12/5 25.34 14.3
7:00 PM 12/5 25.34 14.3
6:30 PM 12/5 25.31 14.1
Hydrograph for Cumberland River at Clarksville
63' - Widespread flooding is occurring along the Cumberland River and its adjacent tributaries in Montgomery County. Many primary roads near the river in Clarksville and other areas are flooded and impassable including Riverside Dr, Kraft St, US-41, TN-48, Branch Rd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd.
60' - Extensive flooding is occurring along the river and its adjacent tributaries. Many primary roads near the river in Clarksville and other areas of Montgomery County are flooded and impassable, including Riverside Dr, Kraft St, US-41, TN-48, Branch Rd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd.
57' - Significant flooding continues along the river in Montgomery County. Portions of Riverside Dr are flooded between Cumberland Dr and Providence Blvd and are impassable, as well as locations near Quarry Rd, Kraft St at College St and at Providence Blvd, Branch Rd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd. Water is also flooding areas near TN-48 and Greenland Farms Dr, and water beings to approach the intersection of US-41 and TN-48.
55' - Significant flooding is occurring along the river and its adjacent tributaries in Montgomery County. Portions of Riverside Dr are flooded between Cumberland Dr and Providence Blvd and are impassable, as well as locations near Quarry Rd, Kraft St at College St and at Providence Blvd, Branch Rd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd. Water is also flooding athletic fields near Greenland Farms Dr, and approaches property on TN-48 near the Greenland Farms intersection.
53' - Agricultural, industrial, and commercial properties along the river and its adjacent tributaries continue to be flooded. Portions of Riverside Dr are flooded between Cumberland Dr and Providence Blvd and may be impassable, as well as locations near Quarry Rd, Kraft St at College St and Providence Blvd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd. Water is also flooding athletic fields near TN-48 and Greenland Farms Dr, and properties on Branch Rd.
50' - Most agricultural areas along the river are flooded, as well as many industrial and commercial properties, Riverfront Park, and adjacent tributaries. Riverside Dr in Clarksville begins to flood near TN-48, Providence Blvd, Mc Clure St, and Cumberland Dr. Also impacted are locations near Quarry Rd, Kraft St near College St and Providence Blvd, Zinc Plant Rd, Salem Rd, and Seven Mile Ferry Rd. Water approaches athletic fields near Greenland Farms Dr, and properties on Branch Rd.
48' - Flooding continues to impact agricultural, industrial, and commercial properties, Riverfront Park, and adjacent tributaries including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek. Impacted locations include Riverside Dr near TN-48 and Providence Blvd, Quarry Rd, Kraft St near College St, Zinc Plant Rd, and properties near Salem Rd and Seven Mile Ferry Rd. Water approaches properties near Kraft St and Providence Blvd, and begins to cover Riverside Dr at Mc Clure St and near Cumberland Dr.
46' - Flood waters begin to impact areas along the river, including agricultural and commercial properties, Riverfront Park, and adjacent tributaries including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek. Affected locations include South Riverside Dr near TN-48, North Riverside Dr near Providence Blvd East, Quarry Rd, Kraft St near College St, and Zinc Plant Rd. Water approaches properties near Salem Rd and Seven Mile Ferry Rd.
45' - Water approaches commercial and industrial properties on South Riverside Dr near TN-48, North Riverside Dr near Providence Blvd East, Quarry Rd, Kraft St near College St, and Zinc Plant Rd. Water also continues to inundate agricultural areas and parks along the river, and adjacent tributaries including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek.
43' - Water continues to inundate low lying areas along the river, including agricultural areas, access points, portions of Riverfront Park on North Riverside Drive, and low lying areas of industrial property on Zinc Plant Rd. Water also backs up adjacent tributaries, including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek.
40' - Low lying areas along the river, including agricultural areas, access points, and portions of Riverfront Park on North Riverside Dr begin to be inundated. Water also backs up adjacent tributaries, including Bartons Creek, Red River, West Fork Red River, and Yellow Creek.
DateStage (ft)
May 4, 2010 62.58
Mar 14, 1975 57.1
Feb 15, 1950 56.3
May 9, 1984 56.18
Feb 16, 1948 55.8
Jan 13, 1946 54.1
Feb 16, 1939 54.1
Feb 25, 2019 51.44
Mar 4, 1997 51.3
Feb 16, 1989 49.4
Feb 17, 2003 47.4
May 9, 2003 47.17
Feb 5, 1990 46.9
Jan 25, 1999 46.3
Mar 21, 2002 45.2
Jun 11, 1998 43.9
Jan 26, 2002 43.2
Jan 27, 1987 42.54
Mar 1, 1987 42.36
Dec 2, 2004 39.94

Data provided by the National Weather Service.