Cumberland River at Celina
Tennessee · Flood watch
Measured at USGS 03417500 — CUMBERLAND RIVER AT CELINA, TN · NWS forecast point CLAT1
Reading taken Jul 28, 11:30 PM UTC
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This gauge is reporting, but USGS has not published enough daily statistics for this site to compare today's reading against a seasonal normal.
Data-derived guidance from USGS and NWS published values — not official advice, and not a safety assessment.
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Flood stages at Celina
Official National Weather Service categories for gauge CLAT1, issued by WFO OHX. Impact statements are the NWS's own wording for this location, reproduced 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 16.23 ft
NWS forecast: 16.20 ft by Jul 31, 12:00 AM UTC.
12 months of flow at Celina
Daily values from USGS gauge 03417500. Provisional data, subject to revision.
Highest crests on record at Celina
| 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 |
Historical crests published by the National Weather Service for this gauge.
About Cumberland River at Celina
This gauge sits on Cumberland River at Celina, Tennessee, immediately below Dale Hollow Lake. Flow here is controlled by releases from the dam, so it can change by hundreds of CFS within an hour with no rain anywhere in the basin — check it before you go, not the day before.
Because the National Weather Service also operates a forecast point here, the page carries the official flood-category ladder and the NWS's own stage-by-stage impact statements.
Reservoir feeding this stretch
Flow at this gauge is set by releases from Dale Hollow Lake. A full pool usually means more water is on its way down.
Cumberland River at Celina — common questions
What is the current flow on Cumberland River at Celina?
As of the last reading on this page, Cumberland River at Celina was running 0.0 CFS at a gage height of 16.23 ft. The number updates automatically from USGS gauge 03417500, which reports every 15 to 60 minutes.
Is that 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 live reading and its recent trend rather than a percent-of-normal figure.
How often does this reading update?
USGS transmits from this gauge every 15 to 60 minutes. This page bakes in the most recent reading when it is rebuilt, then refreshes live from USGS when you open it. Readings are provisional and subject to revision by USGS.
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.
What happens at each flood stage here?
The National Weather Service publishes 8 stage-by-stage impact statements for this gauge, describing what specific roads, properties and structures are affected at each level. They are reproduced verbatim on this page, lowest to highest. They are NWS descriptions, not riverlvl's.
Is there a forecast for this gauge?
Yes. This is an NWS forecast point, so the chart shows the observed hydrograph running into the official National Weather Service forecast. Forecasts are issued by the local Weather Forecast Office (OHX) and updated through the day during high water.