Cumberland River level at Celina
Tennessee · Flood watch
Measured at USGS 03417500 — CUMBERLAND RIVER AT CELINA, TN · NWS forecast point CLAT1
Reading taken · as of 33 min ago
No seasonal normal for this gauge
USGS has not published enough daily statistics for this site to compare this reading against a seasonal normal, so this page shows the reading and its recent trend rather than a percent-of-normal figure.
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Flood stages at Celina
National Weather Service categories for gauge CLAT1, WFO OHX. Impact wording is the NWS's own, verbatim.
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Major flood 50.0 ft
- 50.0 ft 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.
- 53.0 ft 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.
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Moderate flood 45.0 ft
- 45.0 ft Widespread flooding along the river and the adjacent tributaries is occurring, with many agricultural, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures impacted. In Celina, locations north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St are impacted, as well as most of the Dale Hollow Dam Campground, and properties and structures on Industrial Dr. Water approaches the high school building, portions of Moss Arcot Rd, and properties on River Bend Dr in Weaver Bottom.
- 48.0 ft 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.
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Minor flood 40.0 ft
- 40.0 ft Flooding begins in and around Celina, affecting homes and properties on West Lake Rd, Clark Cir, Breyer St, Cumberland Dr, Waterview Dr, Waterview Ln, Waste Water Rd, River Dr, Yale Dr, the Riverside neighborhood, River Rd, and Ross Boles Rd. Water approaches the County Circuit Court building, the County Road Commission office, and properties on Spring St and River Ave.
- 43.0 ft Agricultural areas and other properties along the river, as well as the adjacent tributaries are flooded. In Celina, residential, commercial, and municipal properties and structures close to the Obey and Cumberland Rivers are impacted, espcially areas north and east of Lake Ave, and west of Mitchell St. Many roads that access these areas are impassable. Water approaches properties on Industrial Dr, and begins to impact the Dale Hollow Dam Campground.
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Action 30.0 ft
- 30.0 ft Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
- 33.0 ft Water begins to impact low lying areas along the river and the adjacent tributaries, including Kettle Creek, Proctor Creek, Obey River, Knob Creek, and Mill Creek. Water approaches the atheltic fields at Clay County High School, the Clay County Park, and properties along Breyer St and Waste Water Rd.
- Right now 15.72 ft
NWS forecast: 15.90 ft by .
Flow history at Celina
Daily values from USGS 03417500, updated every 15 to 60 minutes; NWS forecast for CLAT1 reissued through the day. Provisional.
Highest crests on record at Celina
12 on record
| Stage | Flow | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 59.20 ft | — | Mar 1, 1826 |
| 57.30 ft | — | Feb 1, 1918 |
| 57.25 ft | 145,000 CFS | Dec 29, 1926 |
| 54.80 ft | — | Mar 27, 1929 |
| 54.50 ft | — | Mar 1, 1902 |
| 54.09 ft | — | Jan 12, 1946 |
| 53.83 ft | — | Jan 23, 1937 |
| 52.46 ft | — | Feb 5, 1950 |
| 52.02 ft | — | Jan 2, 1943 |
| 52.01 ft | — | Feb 17, 1948 |
Crests published by the National Weather Service.
About Cumberland River at Celina
In Tennessee, below Dale Hollow Lake. Releases can change the flow by hundreds of CFS in an hour with no rain in the basin — check it the morning you go, not the night before.
Reservoir feeding this stretch
Flow here is set by releases from Dale Hollow Lake. A full pool usually means more water on its way down.
Cumberland River at Celina — common questions
3 questions
What is flood stage at Celina?
The National Weather Service sets minor flood stage at this gauge at 40.0 ft, moderate at 45.0 ft, and major at 50.0 ft. Action stage — the level at which agencies begin preparing — is 30.0 ft. The ladder on this page shows each threshold against the current reading, with the NWS's own impact statements at each level. Note that this reach is also dam-controlled, below Dale Hollow Lake, so a release can move the stage with no rain involved.
Is Cumberland River at Celina high or low for this time of year?
USGS has not published enough daily statistics for this site to compute a seasonal median, so this page shows the reading and its trend instead.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from gauge 03417500 every 15 to 60 minutes, and the National Weather Service reissues the flood forecast for CLAT1 a few times a day — more often when the river is rising. This page refreshes from both when you open it. The timestamp is in the gauge's local time.