Duck River near Hurricane Mills

1. 28.00 ftWidespread 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.
2. 26.00 ftRoads 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.
3. 24.00 ftAgricultural 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.
4. 22.00 ftPortions of Tumbling Creek Road east of Highway 13 are flooded to a depth of 2 feet and may be impassable.
5. 20.00 ftAgricultural 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.
6. 16.00 ftWater 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.

Chance of flooding, September to November

The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 16, 2026.

Most recent crests

• February 24, 2019: 27.04 ft
• April 29, 2011: 21.85 ft
• May 2, 2010: 34.21 ft
• January 25, 2006: 20.02 ft
• May 9, 2003: 25.06 ft
• February 17, 2003: 24.30 ft
• January 27, 2002: 24.00 ft
• March 22, 2000: 16.50 ft
• March 6, 1997: 24.80 ft
• March 30, 1994: 23.65 ft

• UpstreamDuck River at Centerville
• Buffalo River at Lobelville
• Piney River at Vernon
• Tennessee River at Johnsonville
• Tennessee River at Perryville
• Big Sandy River (KY) at Bruceton
• Yellow Creek at Ellis Mills
• Buffalo River at Flat Woods

Forecasts by the Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.

Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.