River Conditions
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River stage

Johnsonville, Tennessee River

River level
354.08 ft
Status
Below flood stage
Action stage
360.00 ft
Flood stage
361.50 ft
Record crest
372.64 ft

Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS NJNT1

Record crest
372.64 ft
Flood stage
361.50 ft
Moderate flood
366.00 ft
Major flood
370.00 ft
Crest date
2011-05-04

In brief

The Tennessee River at Johnsonville, TN read 354.08 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 5.92 ft below action stage.

Source: National Weather Service gauge NJNT1

Stage threshold profile

Action stage 360.00 ftMinor flooding 361.50 ftModerate flooding 366.00 ftMajor flooding 370.00 ft CURRENT 354.08 ft

Highest crests on record

RankCrestDate
1 372.64 ft 2011-05-04
2 369.50 ft 2019-03-04
3 369.24 ft 2010-05-08
4 364.96 ft 2013-05-12
5 364.40 ft 2009-05-11
6 362.46 ft 2025-04-15
7 361.92 ft 2024-05-13
8 360.53 ft 2014-04-30

Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.

What happens at each level

  1. 360.00 ft

    Low-lying and agricultural areas along the river from the Interstate 40 bridge to Land Between the Lakes, including boat launches, access points, and portions of the Tennessee River National Wildlife Refuge near the Duck River begin to inundate.

  2. 361.50 ft

    Low-lying portions of Old Johnsonville Road near the Battle of Johnsonville Park begin to flood, and water approaches some of the parking areas and campgrounds at Mason's Boat Dock near Waverly.

  3. 364.00 ft

    Water approaches the top of the levee at the Tennessee River Wildlife Refuge near the Duck River.

  4. 365.00 ft

    Water begins to impact areas near the Cuba Landing Marina, New Johnsonville Harbor Campground and Marina, Pebble Isle Marina, Eagle Bay Marina, and Cane Creek Marina. The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge near the Duck River is completely flooded.

  5. 366.00 ft

    Many access roads along and near the river are impacted, including portions of Clydeton Road, Lakefront Drive, Paint Rock Road, and Turkey Creek Road in Humphreys County, Lower Standing Rock Road, Short Creek Road, Bobcat Trail, and Tanasi Trail in Stewart County.

  6. 368.00 ft

    Most of the parking and camping areas at Mason's Boat Dock are flooded, and portions of the Battle of Johnsonville Park in the Johnsonville State Historic Park begin to be impacted. Water approaches the Cuba Landing Marina parking lot, and most of the boat launch area is inundated.

  7. 370.00 ft

    Flood waters are impacting many areas along the river, including areas near the Cuba Landing Marina, New Johnsonville Harbor Campground and Marina, Pebble Isle Marina, Eagle Bay Marina, and Cane Creek Marina.

  8. 375.00 ft

    The Battle of Johnsonville Park in the Johnsonville State Historic Park is completely flooded.

Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Tennessee River flooding at Johnsonville?

No. The Tennessee River at Johnsonville is at 354.08 ft, 5.92 ft below action stage.

What is the flood stage at Johnsonville?

The National Weather Service sets action stage 360 ft, minor flooding 361.5 ft, moderate flooding 366 ft and major flooding 370 ft.

What is the highest the Tennessee River has been at Johnsonville?

The highest crest on record is 372.64 ft, on 2011-05-04.

Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge NJNT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03605000). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.