River stage
Duck River
- River level
- Normal
- Status
- Below flood stage
Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS
- Gauges reporting
- 6 of 6
- Above flood stage
- 0
- Above action stage
- 0
- Overall
- Below flood stage
- Publisher
- NWS · USGS
In brief
On Oct 13, 2026, 6 of 6 gauges on the Duck River reported, and none was above flood stage.
Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges
Duck River levels, gauge by gauge
The Duck River is measured at 6 gauges. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.
| Location | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Centerville | 3.16 ft | normal, rising |
| Columbia | 1.74 ft | normal, rising |
| Hurricane Mills | 0.93 ft | normal, rising |
| Milltown | 11.10 ft | normal, steady |
| Normandy Dam | 869.76 ft | no flood stage set |
| Shelbyville | 2.74 ft | normal, steady |
Recent levels on the Duck River
The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Centerville, TN, with 122 days of readings.
Other rivers nearby
- Harpeth River 5 gauges
- Mill Creek (TN) 3 gauges
- Piney River (TN) 1 gauge
- Elk River (TN) 3 gauges
- Buffalo River (TN) 2 gauges
- Tennessee River 24 gauges
- Shoal Creek (TN) 1 gauge
- Red River (KY, TN) 2 gauges
Frequently asked questions
Is the Duck River flooding right now?
No. Every one of the 6 reporting gauges on the Duck River is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.
How high is the Duck River?
The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Centerville is at 3.16 ft; Columbia is at 1.74 ft; Hurricane Mills is at 0.93 ft; Milltown is at 11.10 ft.
Where is the Duck River measured?
The National Weather Service and USGS operate 6 gauges on the Duck River in Tennessee.
What does flood stage mean?
Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.
River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.