Duck River at Columbia, TN
Is Duck River at Columbia, TN flooding right now?
Duck River at Columbia, TN measured 1.56 ft on 2026-09-22 20:00:00 UTC. That observation was 30.4 ft below its 32 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.56 ft
Streamflow
191 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 32 ft, with major flooding at 41 ft. The highest crest on record was 51.75 ft on Sat, Feb 14, 1948.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 28 ft | 26.4 ft below |
| Minor flood | 32 ft | 30.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 37.5 ft | 35.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 41 ft | 39.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 51.75 ft | 1948-02-14 |
| 49.31 ft | 1973-03-17 |
| 48.31 ft | 1975-03-14 |
| 48 ft | 1902-03-29 |
| 46.8 ft | 1991-02-20 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Ltl Bigby Crk at Experiment Lane at Columbia, TN | 2.3 mi | Maury County |
| Carters Creek at Butler Road at Carters Creek, TN | 7.1 mi | Maury County |
| Fountain Creek near Fountain Heights, TN | 8.5 mi | Maury County |
| Duck River at Carpenter'S Bridge near Pottsville, TN | 9.3 mi | Maury County |
| Duck River at Craig Bridge Rd above Williamsport, TN | 9.5 mi | Maury County |
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