River stage
Milltown, Duck River
- River level
- 11.10 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.10 ft
- Recent high
- 17.40 ft
- Recent low
- 10.87 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS MLTT1
- 30-day change
- +0.19 ft
- Average
- 11.40 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 38.35 ft
In brief
The Duck River at Milltown, TN read 11.10 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 18.90 ft below action stage. That is 0.19 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge MLTT1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38.35 ft | 2019-02-24 |
| 2 | 37.40 ft | 2004-02-06 |
| 3 | 35.71 ft | 2010-05-03 |
| 4 | 34.20 ft | 2006-01-23 |
| 5 | 31.75 ft | 2009-05-04 |
| 6 | 30.23 ft | 2004-12-01 |
| 7 | 23.06 ft | 2007-03-02 |
| 8 | 22.84 ft | 2008-04-04 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 30.00 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying areas along the Duck River from Henry Horton State Park to near Highway 431.
- 36.00 ft
Water begins to flood properties and secondary access roads along the river from Henry Horton State Park to Highway 431.
- 38.00 ft
Water begins to flood portions of Milltown Road and may limit access to residences in the area.
- 52.00 ft
Water begins to flood Route 272, also known as Verona Caney Rd, between Verona and Caney Spring.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Duck River flooding at Milltown?
No. The Duck River at Milltown is at 11.1 ft, 18.9 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Milltown?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 30 ft, minor flooding 36 ft, moderate flooding 40 ft and major flooding 45 ft.
What is the highest the Duck River has been at Milltown?
The highest crest on record is 38.35 ft, on 2019-02-24.
Is the Duck River high or low right now at Milltown?
At 11.1 ft it is higher than 56% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge MLTT1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 03599240). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.