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Duck River

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6,390 ft³/s over 41 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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natural watercourse in Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America

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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 07061000, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6,390 ft³/s over 41 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
38,000 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
7.27 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 23 (median 6,390 ft³/s over 41 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Arkansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge White River at Batesville, AR (12.4 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:00 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Duck River

H: 93° L: 69°
Sunny
Sunny
73°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
6%
Humidity
73%
Wind
2 mph
UV Index
0.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable
12 AM
Clear
73°
3 AM
Clear
71°
6 AM
Clear
70°
9 AM
Sunny
78°
12 PM
Overcast
87°
3 PM
Overcast
93°
6 PM
Overcast
88°
9 PM
Overcast
80°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Duck River?
Duck River is a river in Arkansas.
Can you swim at Duck River?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 23, 2026.

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