Cumberland River at Celina

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 4:16 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 53 - Significant flooding continues to impact the Cumberland River and the adjacent tributaries across Clay County. Numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures are impacted in and around Celina, and many primary roads are affected by flood waters. This includes Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and Hwy 52 west of Celina. Water approaches portions of Hwy 53 east of Celina near the Moody Boat Ramp, and may impact travel at higher levels.
  • 50 - Significant flooding is occurring along the river and the adjacent tributaries, with numerous residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted across Clay County. Locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave and west of Williamson St in Celina, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, Clay County High School, Induistrial Dr, Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek, and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.
  • 48 - Widespread flooding continues to affect numerous properties and structures along the river and in areas around Celina. Impacted locations include areas north and east of Lake Ave, areas west of Mitchell St, the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and homes on Inudstrial Dr. Floodwaters have reached the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, properties in Weaver Bottom, and are approaching portions of Hwy 53 near Mill Creek and farm structures on Old Watson Rd.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 36.5542, -85.5144
RFC OHRFC
State TN
WFO OHX
County Clay
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 03417500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 22.35 ft on 05-06-2017
2. 25.58 ft on 02-17-2016
3. 26.17 ft on 04-16-2015
4. 24.33 ft on 02-05-2014
5. 25.50 ft on 04-28-2013

Historic Crests

1. 59.20 ft on 03-01-1826
2. 57.30 ft on 02-01-1918
3. 57.25 ft on 12-29-1926
4. 54.80 ft on 03-27-1929
5. 54.50 ft on 03-01-1902

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 538.95 ft
moderate Flooding 533.95 ft
minor Flooding 528.95 ft
action 518.95 ft
Latest Value 505.25 ft
Gauge Zero 488.95 ft

Gauge Photos

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Upstream View

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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