Richland Creek near Pulaski

1. 30.00 ftWater continues to impact properties and homes along the river. Many roads are impassable including portions of Hwy 31 north of Pulaski and south near Giles County High School, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection, and Prospect Rd near the river. Water approaches properties on Nichols St, Mill St near Vales Mill Rd, and the water treatment facility on Paulk Ln.
2. 28.00 ftWidespread flooding is impacting properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, Little Dry Creek Rd, Haywood Creek Rd, Hwy 31 near Old Campbellsville Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd. Many roads are also flooded and impassable including Hwy 31, Vales Mill Rd near Red Bud Ln, Bethel Rd, and portions of Hwy 64 near the College St - Bennet Dr intersection.
3. 26.00 ftPortions of Hwy 31 are flooded and homes on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd continue to be impacted. Water reaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd near Richland Trace, and approaches Hwy 64 at W College St and Bethel Rd at Donahue Rd. Water approaches properties on Haywood Creek Rd, Englett Rd at Campbellsville Rd, Robinhood Rd, Hwy 64 at W College St including Braly Ln, S 8th St at W College St, W Shoal St near S 5th St, and Cut Off Rd at Fiducia Rd.
4. 24.00 ftFlooding begins to impact homes and properties on Apache Cir, Sagewood Dr, and Little Dry Creek Rd. Water also covers portions of Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, Milky Way Rd, and Clear Creek Rd. Water approaches Campbellsville Rd at Pigeon Roost Creek, Big Dry Creek Rd north of Richland Trace, Prospect Rd between Sugar Tree Ln and Nelson Rd, and the athletic fields at Giles County High School.
5. 22.00 ftWater continues to inundate areas along the river, and reaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd which may be impassable. Water has completely inundated the Annie Wade, Jim Potts, and Vales Mill Boat Ramps, and water approaches Hwy 31 near Sagewood Dr and Apache Cir, as well as Clear Creek Rd which may be impassable at higher levels.
6. 20.00 ftWater begins to inundate agricultural land along the river, as well as recreational areas including the Annie Wade Boat Ramp, Jim Potts Boat Ramp, and Vales Mill Boat Ramp. Water approaches Old Campbellsville Rd, Milky Way Rd near Hwy 31, Annie Wade Rd, and Vales Mill Rd near Chicken Creek Rd.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.

Most recent crests

• March 15, 2024: 17.93 ft
• February 17, 2023: 17.21 ft
• February 24, 2022: 19.90 ft
• March 31, 2021: 21.80 ft
• March 25, 2020: 19.42 ft
• February 24, 2019: 23.47 ft
• March 1, 2018: 22.37 ft
• July 29, 2017: 18.39 ft
• December 26, 2015: 18.22 ft
• February 22, 2015: 16.67 ft

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Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.