Major Flood
28 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
24 ft
Minor Flood
20 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Widespread flooding of agricutural land and other areas along the river is occurring from Bucksnort to Taylortown, Cedar Grove, and to Bakerville Rd. Roads along the river are flooding and impassable, including Hurricane Mills Rd, Old Hwy 13 between Cedar Grove and Forks of the River Rd, Forks of the River Rd between Blue Creek Rd, Pumpkin Creek Rd, and near the Link Farm State Archaeological Area, Dyer Rd, Tumbling Creek Rd and Watered Hollow Rd west of Hwy 13.
26 ft
Roads in the area begin to be impacted by water including Hurricane Mills Rd, Old Hwy 13 between Cedar Grove and Forks of the River Rd, Forks of the River Rd between Blue Creek Rd, Pumpkin Creek Rd, and near the Link Farm State Archaeological Area, Dyer Rd, and Tumbling Creek Rd. Flood waters approach Watered Hollow Rd west of Hwy 13.
24 ft
Agricultural land and other areas near the river are extensively flooded from Bucksnort to Taylortown, Cedar Grove, and to Bakerville Rd. Flood waters approach roads near the river, including Hurricane Mills Rd, Old Hwy 13 between Cedar Grove and Forks of the River Rd, Forks of the River Rd between Blue Creek Rd, Pumpkin Creek Rd, and near the Link Farm State Archaeological Area, Dyer Rd, and Tumbling Creek Rd.
22 ft
Portions of Tumbling Creek Road east of Highway 13 are flooded to a depth of 2 feet and may be impassable.
20 ft
Agricultural land, other low lying areas, and access points along the river from Bucksnort to Taylortown, Cedar Grove, and to Bakerville Rd begin to flood. Portions of Tumbling Creek Rd east of Highway 13 begin to flood.
16 ft
Water begins to inundate agricultural land and other low lying areas along the river including access points from Bucksnort to Taylortown, Cedar Grove, and to Bakerville Rd.
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 | 34.21 ft | 171,000 cfs |
| Feb 13, 1948 | 30.7 ft | 122,000 cfs |
| Mar 13, 1975 | 28.8 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Duck River near Hurricane Mills?
The Duck River near Hurricane Mills gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03603000) 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 near Hurricane Mills?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Duck River near Hurricane Mills is 20 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 24 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Duck River rises?
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Where is the Duck River near Hurricane Mills gauge located?
The gauge is located in Humphreys County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.9301°N, 87.7431°W. USGS site number: 03603000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey