River stage
Harpeth River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 5 of 5
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Harpeth River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Harpeth River levels, gauge by gauge
The Harpeth River is measured at 5 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| NWS gauge MDNT1 | 0.64 ft | no flood stage set |
| Bellevue | 1.37 ft | normal, steady |
| Franklin | 4.02 ft | normal, steady |
| Franklin | 1.98 ft | below flood stage |
| Kingston Springs | 0.84 ft | normal, rising |
Recent levels on the Harpeth River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Bellevue, TN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
- Duck River 6 gauges
- Piney River (TN) 1 gauge
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
- Buffalo River (TN) 2 gauges
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
- Cumberland River 22 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Harpeth River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Harpeth River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Harpeth River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Bellevue is at 1.37 ft; Franklin is at 4.02 ft; Kingston Springs is at 0.84 ft.
Where is the Harpeth River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Harpeth River in Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.