Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville water level

Name: Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Duck River, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.85ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT (25 min ago)

Flow: 357 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville reads 2.85 ft, a normal level.

It is 19.15 ft below the flood stage of 22.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.85 ft and 3.04 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 47.50 ftMay 2, 2010
Forecast peak: 2.90 ftTuesday, October 20 at 01:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 22.00 ft, still 19.15 ft away.

What happens at each level

32.00 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.
25.00 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.
22.00 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.
17.00 ft: Water begins to overflow the banks.
2.85 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	47.50 ft	May 2, 2010
2	35.45 ft	February 24, 2019
3	33.10 ft	May 8, 2003
4	32.72 ft	January 26, 2002
5	29.98 ft	May 6, 2004
6	26.40 ft	December 10, 2004
7	25.76 ft	January 25, 2006
8	23.69 ft	April 5, 2008
9	17.87 ft	March 3, 2007

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:01 AM Sunset 06:09 PM Daylight 11 hr, 8 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on the Duck River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Duck River above Highway 278 near BerlinRiver gauge, Duck River	1.42 ft	Normal	−0.23 ft	120 mi
Duck River below ManchesterRiver gauge, Duck River	12.7 cfs	Very low	±0	78 mi
Duck River at ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Duck River	176 cfs	Low	±0	60 mi
Duck River near ShelbyvilleRiver gauge, Duck River	2.65 ft	Very low	+0.02 ft	58 mi
Duck River at Halls Mill BridgeRiver gauge, Duck River	193 cfs	Normal	+6.0 cfs	52 mi
Duck River above MilltownRiver gauge, Duck River	11.01 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	41 mi
Duck River at Mile 156 near PottsvilleRiver gauge, Duck River	5.32 ft	Normal	+0.01 ft	36 mi
Duck River at ColumbiaRiver gauge, Duck River	1.42 ft	Very low	±0	27 mi
Duck River near Shady GroveRiver gauge, Duck River	216 cfs	Low	−8.0 cfs	12 mi
Duck River above Hurricane MillsRiver gauge, Duck River	0.59 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	19 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Piney River at VernonRiver gauge, Piney River	3.02 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	6 mi
Buffalo River below LobelvilleRiver gauge, Buffalo River	2.89 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Buffalo River near Flat WoodsRiver gauge, Buffalo River	2.05 ft	Very low	±0	29 mi
Harpeth River near Kingston SpringsRiver gauge, Harpeth River	0.45 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	31 mi
Harpeth River below FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River	1.72 ft	Below flood stage	−0.06 ft	34 mi
Harpeth River at FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River	3.82 ft	Below flood stage	±0	35 mi
Harpeth River at BellevueRiver gauge, Harpeth River	1.14 ft	Low	±0	35 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville?

The official flood stage is 22.00 ft. The level is currently 19.15 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:00 PM CDT, the water level was 2.85 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville?

The highest level on record is 47.50 ft on May 2, 2010.

Is Duck River at Highway 100 at Centerville expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.80 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 01:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03601990 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 35.78423, -87.46001 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.85 ft	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional
Flow	357 cfs	2026-10-20 19:00	Provisional

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