Cumberland River at Dover
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01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC through 01/11/2021, 10:04 PM UTC
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Observed (OBS) 07/16/2025 12:30 PM CDTRecord: 74.2 ftCATEGORY STAGE 
Major Flooding 72 ft Moderate Flooding 70 ft Minor Flooding 66 ft Action 62 ft Reliability of the Forecast: Based on current and forecast river, weather and reservoir conditions
NOTE: Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available.
National Water Model Hydrograph
Official NWS streamflow forecasts are produced by NWS hydrologic forecasters for river gauge locations using hydrologic models which are calibrated to that location. This process considers additional guidance and information, including local expertise and experience, to produce the best forecast possible. The NWM output provides supplemental guidance to NWS forecasters and should not be considered an official NWS river forecast.
Flood Impacts
- 75 - Widespread flooding continues along the river. In Dover, locations impacted include Hwy 79, Hwy 49, Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd, River Rd, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, and Lakeland Dr. In Bumpus Mills, Hummingbird Hollow Rd is flooded, and near Indian Mound Cub Creek Rd, Commissary Hollow Rd, and Lee Hollow Rd are flooded. In Cumberland City, Atkinson Dr, TN-149, Wildcat Creek Rd, Wallace St, Dougherty St, and areas near the power plant are flooded.
- 73 - Widespread flooding along the Cumberland River continues to impact many locations near Dover, Bumpus Mills, Indian Mound, and Cumberland City. Many main highways are also flooded including Hwy 79 north of the river and Hwy 49 near South Cross Creek in Dover. In Cumberland City water is covering portions of TN-149 and the railroad track east of town.
- 71 - Significant flooding continues to impact locations near Bellwood Landing Rd, Cross Creek Rd, Frank Earhart Rd near Mud Hill Rd, River Rd west of Hwy 79, Mallard Rd, Lewis Circle Rd, Lakeland Dr, Hummingbird Hollow Rd near Antioch Rd, Cub Creek Rd at Boiler Hill, Commissary Hollow Rd, Lee Hollow Rd, Atkinson Dr, Wildcat Creek Rd east of Hwy 46, Wallace St, and Dougherty St. Water approaches the Cumberland Power Plant, portions of TN-149, and the railroad track east of Cumberland City.
Gauge Info
| Coordinates | 36.4906, -87.8389 |
| RFC | OHRFC |
| State | TN |
| WFO | OHX |
| County | Stewart |
| Data Provider(s) | |
| US Army Corps of Engineers | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| USGS | 03437000 |
Gauge Location
Recent Crests
| 1. | 69.33 ft | on 03-04-2019 |
| 2. | 73.12 ft | on 05-04-2011 |
| 3. | 74.17 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 4. | 64.87 ft | on 01-01-1991 |
| 5. | 64.28 ft | on 02-05-1990 |
Recent Crests
| 1. | 69.33 ft | on 03-04-2019 |
| 2. | 73.12 ft | on 05-04-2011 |
| 3. | 74.17 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 4. | 64.87 ft | on 01-01-1991 |
| 5. | 64.28 ft | on 02-05-1990 |
| 6. | 66.15 ft | on 02-16-1989 |
| 7. | 62.94 ft | on 12-27-1987 |
| 8. | 61.60 ft | on 03-01-1987 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 74.17 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 2. | 73.12 ft | on 05-04-2011 |
| 3. | 69.33 ft | on 03-04-2019 |
| 4. | 66.15 ft | on 02-16-1989 |
| 5. | 64.87 ft | on 01-01-1991 |
Historic Crests
| 1. | 74.17 ft | on 05-05-2010 |
| 2. | 73.12 ft | on 05-04-2011 |
| 3. | 69.33 ft | on 03-04-2019 |
| 4. | 66.15 ft | on 02-16-1989 |
| 5. | 64.87 ft | on 01-01-1991 |
| 6. | 64.28 ft | on 02-05-1990 |
| 7. | 62.94 ft | on 12-27-1987 |
| 8. | 61.60 ft | on 03-01-1987 |
Vertical Datum Table
| type | NGVD29 |
|---|---|
| major Flooding | 372.00 ft |
| moderate Flooding | 370.00 ft |
| minor Flooding | 366.00 ft |
| action | 362.00 ft |
| Latest Value | 358.83 ft |
| Gauge Zero | 300.00 ft |
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Potential River Levels Used to Estimate the Chance of Flooding and the Range of Possible River Levels |
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| 10 Day (HEFS) | 7 Day (NAEFS) | 7 Day (GEFS) |
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Note: Use the official hydrograph at the top of this web page for river levels within the next 72 hours.
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Collaborative Agencies
The National Weather Service prepares its forecasts and other services in collaboration with agencies like the US Geological Survey, US Bureau of Reclamation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Park Service, ALERT Users Group, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and many state and local emergency managers across the country. For details, please click here.