Duck River near Shelbyville
Tennessee — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Bedford County, Tennessee on the Duck River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03598000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
32 ft
Moderate Flood
27.5 ft
Minor Flood
25 ft
Action Stage
21 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
37 ft
Extensive flooding is occurring throughout Shelbyville.
36 ft
Flood waters reach Shelbyville Mills.
32 ft
Flood waters reach the West Lane Baptist Church, and water approaches the flood wall across US-231 near Jackson St.
31 ft
Structures along S Cannon Blvd between Hwy 64 and the birdge at Fisherman's Park are flooded, as well as property near the river at the Tyson plant on W Jackson St. Water approaches the bottom of the S Cannon Blvd bridge, and backwater effects will occur at higher levels.
29 ft
Flooding continues to impact areas along the river, especially in Shelbyville where water reaches the access road at St. William Catholic Church, property near the Tyson plant, and structures along S Cannon Blvd between Hwy 64 and the bridge at Fisherman's Park. Water may begin to come out of the storm drain in the parking lot at the Bedford County Chamber of Commerce.
27.5 ft
Significant flooding is occurring along the river from Normandy Dam to near Henry Horton State Park. Water approaches structures along S Cannon Blvd between the Hwy 64-Lewis Ave junction and the bridge at Fisherman's Park, parking areas and other property of St. William Catholic Church, and the Tyson plant on W Jackson St. Portions of S Cannon Blvd begin to be impacted by water and may be impassable at higher levels.
25 ft
Areas along the river from Normandy Dam to near Henry Horton State Park begin to be flooded, including agricultural land and access points. In Shelbyville, water begins to approach properties adjacent to the river on S Cannon Blvd between the Hwy 64-Lewis Ave junction and the bridge, and Fisherman's Park and River Bottom Park are both flooded.
23 ft
Water continues to impact low lying areas along the river, agriculutral land, and access points including the Dement Bridge boat ramp, the Three Forks Bridge canoe and kayak access point, the Mullins Mill Bridge access point, and River Botttom Park and Fisherman's Park in Shelbyville.
21 ft
Low lying areas along the river from Normandy Dam to Henry Horton State Park, agriculutral land, and access points begin to be inundated. This includes the Dement Bridge boat ramp, the Three Forks Bridge canoe and kayak access point, the Mullins Mill Bridge access point, and River Botttom Park and Fisherman's Park in Shelbyville.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 1926 | 42 ft | — |
| Mar 28, 1926 | 42 ft | — |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 39.6 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Mar 23, 1929 | 39.6 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Feb 12, 1948 | 38.4 ft | 62,900 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Duck River near Shelbyville?
The Duck River near Shelbyville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03598000) 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 Shelbyville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Duck River near Shelbyville is 25 feet. Action stage begins at 21 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 27.5 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
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Where is the Duck River near Shelbyville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bedford County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.4803°N, 86.4992°W. USGS site number: 03598000. 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