Major Flood
32 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
17 ft
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
All areas along the Duck River near Centerville will be covered by flood waters. Defeated Creek, Bears Creek, Swan Creek, Lowes Bend, and Horse Branch Creek will be flooded due to backwater. Many roads near the river will be impassable due to high water.
25 ft
Flood waters cover the soccer fields and bottomland along the river. Hickman Springs Road, Defeated Creek Road, and Leatherwood Road will be impassable. Defeated Creek will flood due to backwater from the Duck River.
22 ft
Flood waters will cover the flood plain along the river. Several roads near the river will be partially covered. In Centerville, Hickman Springs Road and Defeated Creek Road will be affected. Leatherwood Road between Shady Grove and Primm Springs near Tottys Bend will also be affected.
17 ft
Water begins to overflow the banks.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2010 | 47.5 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 1948 | 37.58 ft | 97,700 cfs |
| Feb 24, 2019 | 35.45 ft | 62,840 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Duck River at Centerville?
The Duck River at Centerville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03601990) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Duck River at Centerville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Duck River at Centerville is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 17 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Duck River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Duck River at Centerville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Duck River at Centerville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Hickman County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.7842°N, 87.4600°W. USGS site number: 03601990. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey