River stage
Piney River (TN)
- River level
- 3.06 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 1 of 1
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 1 of 1 gauge on the Piney River (TN) reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Piney River level at Vernon
The Piney River is measured in one place, at Vernon, TN. The height below is the river at that spot rather than along its whole length, because the National Weather Service sets a flood stage for each gauge separately.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vernon | 3.06 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Piney River
The chart covers the last 122 days of readings at Vernon, TN.
Other rivers nearby
- Buffalo River (TN) 2 gauges
- Duck River 6 gauges
- Harpeth River 5 gauges
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
- Shoal Creek (TN) 1 gauge
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Piney River flooding right now?
No. The Piney River is below flood stage at Vernon, TN, its only gauge, as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Piney River?
The Piney River is at 3.06 ft at Vernon, TN, the only gauge on the river.
Where is the Piney River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate one gauge on the Piney River, at Vernon, TN.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. On the Piney River it is set for the gauge at Vernon, TN, so it describes conditions there rather than along the whole river. 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.