Cumberland River at Ashland City

Last updated: Jul 19, 2025, 10:22 PM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 40 - Widespread flooding continues to impact areas along the river and adjacent tributaries. Many roads are flooded and impassable in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County, including Route 251, Route 249, and Route 12 east of Ashland City. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded.
  • 38 - Widespread flooding along the river and adjacent tributaries continues to impact agricultural, residential, and industrial areas in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County. Many primary roads near the river are flooded and impassable, including portions of Route 251 and Route 249. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded, and water approaches Route 12 east of town.
  • 36 - Widespread flooding along the river and adjacent tributaries continues to impact agricultural, residential and industrial areas in and around Ashland City and northeast Dickson County. Many primary roads near the river are flooded and impassable, including portions of Route 251 between Pond Creek and Sams Creek, and Route 249 at Brush Creek and Sams Creek. In Ashland City, locations on Elizabeth St, Lindahl Pkwy, Rhea St, Tennessee Waltz Pkwy, North Vine St, and Water St are flooded.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.2706, -87.0761
RFC OHRFC
State TN
WFO OHX
County Cheatham
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03431790

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 28.66 ft on 02-24-2019
2. 20.68 ft on 04-24-2017
3. 20.45 ft on 02-18-2016
4. 21.23 ft on 02-22-2015
5. 21.32 ft on 02-05-2014

Historic Crests

1. 28.66 ft on 02-24-2019
2. 21.32 ft on 02-05-2014
3. 21.23 ft on 02-22-2015
4. 20.68 ft on 04-24-2017
5. 20.45 ft on 02-18-2016

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 403.04 ft
moderate Flooding 399.04 ft
minor Flooding 395.04 ft
action 391.04 ft
Latest Value 384.52 ft
Gauge Zero 367.04 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Potential River Levels - Used to

Potential River Levels
Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels
10 Day (HEFS) 7 Day (NAEFS) 7 Day (GEFS)
HEFS Ensemble NAEFS Ensemble GEFS Ensemble

Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.

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WFO Information

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Old Hickory, TN 37138
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