Duck River Flow Today
As of October 22, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Duck River is flowing at 479 cfs above Hurricane Mills, TN — 48% of normal for the date and down 3% in 24 hours. 7 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 13 to 479 cfs. ❤ Favorite
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Duck River conditions today
Where the river is running versus normal, what’s rising or dropping, and what it means for a trip — built from the live USGS readings below.
At Hurricane Mills, the Duck River is running 479 cfs — 48% of normal, down 3% since yesterday. Along the river, 7 of 7 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 49% of normal).
Highest against normal: Shelbyville at 87%. Lowest: Manchester at 36%.
How the Duck River compares to normal
Every reporting gauge from the top of the river to the bottom: bar length is today’s flow, colour is percent of normal for the date.
Flow along the river, upstream to downstream
- Manchester922 ft 13 cfs36%
- Shelbyville723 ft 178 cfs87%
- Shelbyville696 ft 177 cfs78%
- Milltown652 ft 215 cfs73%
- Columbia580 ft 154 cfs43%
- Centerville495 ft 353 cfs49%
- Hurricane Mills402 ft 479 cfs48%
Bar length uses a square-root scale so small headwater flows stay visible next to big downstream ones. Colour: <50% 50–90 90–110 110–150 150%+ of normal.
Where every gauge sits
One dot per Duck River streamgauge, placed by its own percent of normal. The line is the typical gauge (49%).
Duck River flow report
| Streamgage | Streamflow | % of normal | 24h | Gage height | To flood stage | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Duck River Below Manchester TN
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 03596000 |
13 cfs | 36% | 0% | -0.11 ft | · | 922 ft |
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Duck River At Shelbyville TN
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 03597860 |
178 cfs | 87% | 0% | 10.15 ft | · | 723 ft |
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Duck River Near Shelbyville TN
Oct 22, 2:30 AM · USGS 03598000 |
177 cfs | 78% | 0% | 2.64 ft | · | 696 ft |
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Duck River Above Milltown TN
Oct 22, 1:45 AM · USGS 03599240 |
215 cfs | 73% | +2% | 11.02 ft | 25.0 ft below | 652 ft |
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Duck River At Columbia TN
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 03599500 |
154 cfs | 43% | -3% | 1.40 ft | · | 580 ft |
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Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville TN
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 03601990 |
353 cfs | 49% | 0% | 2.84 ft | 19.2 ft below | 495 ft |
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Duck River Above Hurricane Mills TN
Oct 22, 2:00 AM · USGS 03603000 |
479 cfs | 48% | -3% | 0.55 ft | · | 402 ft |
USGS provisional data. Readings are in each gauge’s local time; gauges silent for more than 3 days are marked “Last reported”. Tap any gauge for its hydrograph, forecast and history.
Duck River streamflow over time
Daily total flow across every monitored gauge on the river.
Maximum streamflow by year
Duck River
The Duck River is an approximately 284-mile-long river located in Middle Tennessee. Historically, the river was used by Native American tribes for fishing and transportation. It was also a significant route for early explorers and settlers. The river is known for its diverse aquatic life and serves as a major source of drinking water for nearby cities. The river has several reservoirs and dams, including Normandy Dam and Tims Ford Dam, which provide hydroelectric power and recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The river also supports agricultural activities, including crop irrigation and livestock watering. However, pollution from agricultural runoff and urbanization has impacted the water quality in recent years. Conservation efforts are being made to protect this valuable resource.
About the Duck River
How is the Duck River flowing right now?
As of October 22, 2026, the Duck River is flowing at 479 cfs above Hurricane Mills, TN, about 48% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 13 to 479 cfs. Every gauge’s live reading is in the table above.
Is the Duck River running high or low?
The typical gauge on the Duck River is at 49% of normal for the date. Above 100% means higher than the historical average for this calendar day; below 100% means lower. The profile above shows which reaches are high or low.
What is flood stage on the Duck River?
The National Weather Service sets flood stages for Milltown (36.0 ft), Centerville (22.0 ft), . The table shows how far each gauge is below its flood stage right now.
Where does the data come from?
Discharge and gage height are from the USGS National Water Information System; flood stages from the National Weather Service. The history chart sums every monitored gauge on the river.
Can I get alerts for a gauge?
Yes — open any gauge from the table, favorite it in the Snoflo app and set a flow threshold.