Major Flood
42 ft
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: MLLT1). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
38 ft
Minor Flood
34 ft
Action Stage
26 ft
What Floods at Each Level
46.23 ft
This is a record flood. Most houses and businesses south of Navy Base Road and east of Highway 51 flood in both Millington and the Navy Base.
42 ft
Homes and businesses in the lowest parts of Millington may be flooding.
38 ft
Low lying areas may flood south of Big Creek.
34 ft
Flood gates in the levee in Millington may need to be closed and pumping of water over the levee out of the detention pond may be necessary.
33 ft
Fields are flooding along portions of Big Creek.
32 ft
Overbank flooding has started at some places near the river gage at Millington.
27 ft
Detention pond in Millington may need to be pumped out.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2010 | 46.23 ft | — |
| May 16, 2003 | 43.25 ft | — |
| Nov 28, 2001 | 39.1 ft | — |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
MLLT1
River
Big Creek
County
Shelby, TN
Coordinates
35.3344°N, 89.9178°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Creek at Millington?
The Big Creek at Millington gauge is maintained by USGS 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 Big Creek at Millington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Creek at Millington is 34 feet. Action stage begins at 26 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 38 feet, and major flooding at 42 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Creek rises?
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Where is the Big Creek at Millington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Shelby County, Tennessee at coordinates 35.3344°N, 89.9178°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers