Calfkiller River at Sparta

1. 36.00 ftWidespread flooding continues to impact roads, properties, and structures along the river. This includes N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd, Blue Springs Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, Walnut Dr at S Church St, N Carter St, S Carter St, S Fork Rd, and Doran Rd at Charlie Hickey Rd. Impacted properties and structures include Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, W Bronson St, S Fork Rd, Brock Rd, N Carter St, and auto dealership property on Auto Ln.
2. 34.00 ftWidespread flooding is impacting many roads, properties, and structures along the river. This includes N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd, Blue Springs Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, the intersection of Walnut Dr at S Church St, N Carter St, S Carter St, S Fork Rd, and Doran Rd at Charlie Hickey Rd. Impacted properties include Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, W Bronson St, S Fork Rd, Brock Rd, N Carter St, and auto dealership property on Auto Ln.
3. 32.00 ftMajor flooding continues to impact area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd, Blue Springs Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, the intersection of Walnut Dr and S Church St, N Carter St, and S Carter St. Properties and structures are impacted on Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, the Sparta Water Plant on W Bronson St, S Fork Rd, Brock Rd, N Carter St, and auto dealership property on Auto Ln adjacent to Town Creek.
4. 30.00 ftMajor flooding continues to impact area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd, Blue Springs Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, the intersection of Walnut Dr and S Church St, N Carter St, and S Carter St. Properties and structures are impacted on Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, the Sparta Water Plant on W Bronson St, S Fork Rd, Brock Rd, and N Carter St. Water approaches auto dealership property on Auto Ln adjacent to Town Creek.
5. 28.00 ftMajor flooding continues, impacting area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), most of Milligan Rd between Charlie Hickey Rd and Blue Springs Rd is flooded, Blue Springs Rd east of Sugar Camp Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, the intersection of Walnut Dr and S Church St, N Carter St, and S Carter St. Properties and structures are impacted on Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, the Sparta Water Plant on W Bronson St, S Fork Rd, Brock Rd, and N Carter St.
6. 26.00 ftMajor flooding is impacting area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), most of Milligan Rd between Charlie Hickey Rd and Blue Springs Rd is flooded, Blue Springs Rd east of Sugar Camp Rd, Mayberry St at Town Creek, the intersection of Walnut Dr and S Church St, and N Carter St which may be impassable at higher levels. Properties and structures are impacted on Mayberry St, S Carter St, Riverside Dr, W Everett St, and the Sparta Water Plant on W Bronson St.
7. 24.00 ftSignificant flooding continues to impact area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd, Blue Springs Rd, and Mayberry St. South Carter Street River Park, Riverside Park, and the S Church St boat launch parking area are flooded. Structures on Mayberry St at Town Creek, and S Carter St including the city transfer station are impacted, and water reaches properties on Riverside Dr, W Everett St, and the Sparta Water Plant on W Bronson St.
8. 22.00 ftSignificant flooding is impacting area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84), Milligan Rd near Charlie Hickey Rd, Blue Springs Rd between Sugar Camp Rd and Wildcat Cove Rd, and Mayberry St at Town Creek. South Carter Street River Park, Riverside Park, and the S Church St boat launch parking area are flooded, as well as buildings on Mayberry St at Town Creek. Water also continues to impact properties on S Carter St including the city transfer station.
9. 20.00 ftFlooding continues to impact area roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84) between Swindell St and Blue Springs Rd, Milligan Rd near Charlie Hickey Rd, and Blue Springs Rd between Sugar Camp Rd and Wildcat Cove Rd. Other areas being impacted include South Carter Street River Park, Riverside Park, the S Church St boat launch parking area, and buildings on Mayberry St at Town Creek. Water begins to impact properties on S Carter St including the city transfer station.
10. 18.00 ftFlooding is occurring along the Calfkiller River, impacting many roads including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84) between Swindell St and Blue Springs Rd, Milligan Rd near Charlie Hickey Rd, and Blue Springs Rd between Sugar Camp Rd and Wildcat Cove Rd. Areas along the river are also being impacted including South Carter Street River Park and Riverside Park, and the S Church St boat launch parking area. Water is also backing up Town Creek and approaches properties on Mayberry St.
11. 16.00 ftWater continues to inundate low lying areas along the Calfkiller River, including South Carter Street River Park and Riverside Park, and N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84) between Swindell St and Blue Springs Rd which may be impassable. Water approaches the S Church St boat launch parking area, Milligan Rd near Charlie Hickey Rd, and Blue Springs Rd between Sugar Camp Rd and Wildcat Cove Rd, which may be flooded at higher levels.
12. 14.00 ftLow lying areas along the Calfkiller River begin to be inundated, including N Main St / Monterrey Hwy (TN-84) between Swindell St and Blue Springs Rd, and South Carter Street River Park and Riverside Park. Water begins to impact the S Church St boat launch area.

Most recent crests

• March 28, 2021: 20.16 ft
• February 3, 2020: 19.88 ft
• February 21, 2019: 16.80 ft
• November 7, 2018: 16.32 ft

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• Cumberland River at Carthage
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Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Graphical forecasts are not available during times of high water, forecast crest information can be found in the local WFO web page.

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.