Duck River Flow Today
As of October 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM, the Duck River is flowing at 410 cfs above Hurricane Mills, TN — 51% of normal for the date. 7 of 7 USGS gauges reported in the last 3 days; flows range from 12 to 410 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 410 cfs — 51% of normal. Along the river, 6 of 7 reporting gauges are below normal (the typical gauge is at 68% of normal).
Highest against normal: Shelbyville at 97%. 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 12 cfs36%
- Shelbyville723 ft 184 cfs97%
- Shelbyville696 ft 175 cfs89%
- Milltown652 ft 187 cfs82%
- Columbia580 ft 143 cfs68%
- Centerville495 ft 306 cfs65%
- Hurricane Mills402 ft 410 cfs51%
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 (68%).
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 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 03596000 |
12 cfs | 36% | -6% | -0.12 ft | · | 922 ft |
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Duck River At Shelbyville TN
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 03597860 |
184 cfs | 97% | 0% | 10.18 ft | · | 723 ft |
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Duck River Near Shelbyville TN
Oct 2, 2:30 AM · USGS 03598000 |
175 cfs | 89% | 0% | 2.63 ft | · | 696 ft |
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Duck River Above Milltown TN
Oct 2, 2:45 AM · USGS 03599240 |
187 cfs | 82% | +2% | 10.95 ft | 25.1 ft below | 652 ft |
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Duck River At Columbia TN
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 03599500 |
143 cfs | 68% | +2% | 1.35 ft | · | 580 ft |
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Duck River At Hwy 100 At Centerville TN
Oct 2, 3:00 AM · USGS 03601990 |
306 cfs | 65% | 0% | 2.71 ft | 19.3 ft below | 495 ft |
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Duck River Above Hurricane Mills TN
Oct 2, 2:00 AM · USGS 03603000 |
410 cfs | 51% | 0% | 0.42 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 2, 2026, the Duck River is flowing at 410 cfs above Hurricane Mills, TN, about 51% of normal for the date. Across its 7 USGS gauges, current flows range from 12 to 410 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 68% 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.