Piney River near Vernon

1. 34.00 ftRecord flooding is occurring along the river, impacting Hwy 48 North and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, The Ranch and the Church of Christ at Pinewood on Pinewood Rd, and the Piney River Resort campground. Many secondary roads are flooded, as well as Pinewood Rd, Piney Rd in Possum Hollow, and Hwy 48 North near Nash Rd.
2. 32.00 ftNear record flooding continues to impact many roads and highways, including Hwy 48 North and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly. Water reaches all of the structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd, and the Church of Christ at Pinewood building. Water also reaches the third row of slots at the Piney River Resort campground, as well as Pinewood Rd, and portions of Piney Rd in Possum Hollow which are impassable. Water approaches Hwy 48 North near Nash Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
3. 30.00 ftMany roads and properties along the Piney River continue to be impacted, as well as main highways including Hwy 48 North, and Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly. Water covers the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground and reaches the second row of spots. Structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd are flooded, and water reaches the Church of Christ at Pinewood parking lot. Water approaches Pinewood Rd, portions of Piney Rd in Possum Hollow, and may be impassable at higher levels.
4. 28.00 ftMajor flooding continues, impacting Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North, Pinewood Mansion Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln. Water has reached the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground, and approaches structures on The Ranch property on Pinewood Rd.
5. 26.00 ftWidespread flooding continues to impact many properties and roads including Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North, Pinewood Mansion Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln. Water reaches the first row of spots at the Piney River Resort campground, and approaches property near The Ranch on Pinewood Rd.
6. 25.00 ftWater reaches the bottom of the Highway 230 bridge west of Nunnelly, and backwater effects begin at higher stages.
7. 24.00 ftWidespread flooding is occurring along the Piney River from Interstate 40 to the Duck River, impacting many properties and roads including Plunders Creek Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, Cash Hollow Rd, Hwy 230 west of the river near Nunnelly, Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln which are impassable. Water begins to impact the Piney River Resort campground, reaching the first row of slots.
8. 22.00 ftSignificant flooding continues to impact properties and roads along the river, including Plunders Creek Rd between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, Piney River Rd North, Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, and portions of Cash Hollow Rd which may be impassable at higher levels. Water reaches Hwy 230 west of the river near Nunnelly, and approaches Dodd Hollow Rd, Paul Fields Rd and Yates Ln which may be impassable at higher levels.
9. 20.00 ftSignificant flooding is occurring along the Piney River from Interstate 40, through Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River, impacting properties and roads along the river including Plunders Creek Rd between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort. Water reaches Hwy 48 North near Old Beaver Creek Rd, Pinewood Mansion Rd near Pinewood Rd, and portions of Cash Hollow Rd, which may be impassable at higher levels.
10. 18.00 ftAgricultural land and residential properties along the river continue to be impacted by flood waters, as well as Plunders Creek Rd which is flooded in many spots between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort which is impassable. Water reaches paved portions of Cash Hollow Rd and may be impassable at higher levels.
11. 16.00 ftFlooding continues to impact areas along the river including agricultural land and access points. Plunders Creek Rd is flooded in many spots and is impassable between Wells Cemetery Rd and Back Piney Rd, and water reaches Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort and may be impassable.
12. 14.00 ftFlooding begins to impact areas along the river from Interstate 40 to near Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River. Water reaches Plunders Creek Rd, and approaches Piney River Rd North near the Piney River Resort which may be impassable at higher levels.
13. 12.00 ftWater continues to inundate agricultural areas along the river from near Interstate 40 to Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River, including river access near the Piney River Resort. Water approaches Plunders Creek Rd near Wells Cemetery Rd, and Cash Hollow Rd.
14. 10.00 ftWater begins to impact low lying areas and agricultural land along the river from near Interstate 40 to Pinewood, Nunnelly, and down to the Duck River. This includes river access near the Piney River Resort.

Most recent crests

• August 21, 2021: 32.78 ft
• April 13, 2020: 15.01 ft
• February 7, 2019: 20.08 ft
• December 23, 2017: 14.86 ft
• September 1, 2017: 13.73 ft
• February 3, 2016: 15.05 ft
• February 21, 2015: 14.50 ft
• April 29, 2014: 16.57 ft
• January 13, 2013: 15.93 ft
• July 20, 2012: 8.14 ft

• Duck River at Centerville
• Duck River at Hurricane Mills
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• Harpeth River at Kingston Springs
• Tennessee River at Johnsonville
• Yellow Creek at Ellis Mills
• Duck River at Columbia
• Buffalo River at Flat Woods

Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are not available. Only observed stages are available for this point.

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.