Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Severe flooding will occur in Milligan with many homes flooded. Water will be up to the eaves of some homes. Water will be six to eight feet deep over the U.S. Highway 90 bridge.
20.3 ft
Many homes on both sides of the river, along Antioch Road and east of U.S. Highway 90, flood with up to three feet of water in some homes on Antioch Road.
19.1 ft
Water crosses Highway 90 on the east end of bridge.
18.6 ft
Water crosses Highway 90 on the west end of bridge
18 ft
Widespread flooding east of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge and downstream of the gage occurs. Numerous evacuations are required. U.S. Highway 90 and the L & N Railroad tracks start to flood.
15.4 ft
Antioch Road is flooded.
15 ft
Many homes near and east of the L & N Railroad tracks downstream of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge are flooded. Some evacuations are necessary.
14.5 ft
Antioch road begins to flood.
14 ft
Some homes downstream of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge and along A.L. Gillam Road begin to flood. Evacuations are necessary if higher stages are expected.
13 ft
Water threatens home on Ellis and Antioch Roads.
12 ft
Extensive overflow of lowlands will occur and a few rural roads in the area will become flooded.
11.5 ft
Water flows over yards on Ellis Road.
9.9 ft
Some minor overflow of low lying areas will occur. Water will enter some yards along Antioch Road in Milligan.
5.9 ft
Water is over Ellis Road at the trellis.
5 ft
Right bank overflows, mainly into swamp and marsh lands.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 1928 | 26.2 ft | 100,000 cfs |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 23.92 ft | 82,800 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 20.32 ft | 55,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MLGF1
River
Yellow River (AL)
County
Okaloosa, FL
Coordinates
30.7528°N, 86.6292°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River (AL) at Milligan?
The Yellow River (AL) at Milligan gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02368000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Yellow River (AL) at Milligan?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River (AL) at Milligan is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Yellow River (AL) at Milligan gauge located?
The gauge is located in Okaloosa County, Florida at coordinates 30.7528°N, 86.6292°W. USGS site number: 02368000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.