Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
31 ft
Businesses along Nolensville Pike begin to flood and water is flowing over the Nolensville Pike bridge across Mill Creek.
28 ft
The Chandler Harris bridge on Nolensville Pike across Mill Creek is covered by water.
27 ft
Nolensville Pike south of the Chandler Harris bridge across Mill Creek is flooded and may be impassable, and water begins to back up behind the bridge on Nolensville Pike.
25 ft
Water reaches the bottom of the Chandler Harris bridge on Nolensville Pike at Mill Creek, and approaches portions of Nolensville Pike south of Mill Creek.
22 ft
Flooding of property and roads in the Bell Trace, Honey Brook, Cane Ridge Farms, Stanford Village, Mill Run, and Hidden Creek subdivisions continues. Major roads are flooded and immpassable including Interstate 24, Old Hickory Blvd between Barnes Rd and Pettus Rd, Pettus Rd near Blue Hole Rd, Nolensville Rd near Concord Rd, and the intersection of Bell Rd and Blue Hole Rd.
21 ft
Widespread flooding of roads and property is occurring along Mill Creek and adjacent tributaries from near Nolensville to Interstate 24. Interstate 24 is flooded and impassable between Blue Hole Rd and Bell Rd. Flooding of property and roads in the Bell Trace, Honey Brook, Cane Ridge Farms, Stanford Village, Mill Run, and Hidden Creek subdivisions is occurring.
20 ft
Interstate 24 is flooded between Blue Hole Rd and Bell Rd, and flooding of roads and property near Blue Hole Rd and Bell Rd is occurring. Flooding also begins in the Bell Trace, Honey Brook, Cane Ridge Farms, and Hidden Creek subdivisions, and water approaches property in the Stanford Village and Mill Run subdivisions.
19 ft
Water approaches Interstate 24 between Blue Hole Rd and Bell Rd, and Concord Rd near Nolensville Pike is impassable. Residential property on Bluff Rd is flooded, and commercial property in the Concord Village shopping center is flooded.
18 ft
Water approaches residential property on Hickory Park Dr from Shire Dr to Bell Trace Dr, along Waller Rd, Bluff Rd, and Nolensville Pike south of Concord Rd, and properties in the Cane Ridge Farms and Honey Brook subdivisions.
17 ft
Many roads are flooded including Bluff Rd and Culbertson Rd near Nolensville Pike at the Chandler Harris bridge, Pettus Rd between Blue Hole Rd and Preston Rd, and Concord Rd near Nolensville Pike. Water begins to approach Bell Rd and Blue Hole Rd, and Old Hickory Blvd between Barnes Rd and Hidden Creek Dr. Commercial property in the Concord Village shopping center is flooded and may result in significant damage. Water also floods portions of Holt Creek, Whittemore Branch, and Indian Creek.
16 ft
Further flooding of the athletic fields at Lighthouse Christian School, property near Bell Rd and Blue Hole Rd, and property in the Concord Village shopping center is occurring. Water approaches properties along Bluff Rd and Nolensville Pike south of Concord Rd.
15 ft
Culbertson Rd east of Nolensville Pike and Bluff Rd west of Nolensville Pike are flooded and impassable. Water begins to flood property in the Concord Village shopping center at Concord Rd and Nolensville Pike, and water approaches low lying areas near A.Z. Kelley Elementary School.
14 ft
Culbertson Rd and Bluff Rd near Nolensville Pike at the Chandler Harris bridge are flooded. Water begins to flood the athletic fields at Lighthouse Christian School and property near Bell Rd and Blue Hole Rd.
13 ft
Water begins to flood low lying areas along the creek, including portions of Culbertson Rd east of Nolensville Pike and walking trails near the Honey Brook subdivision. Water also approaches Bluff Road west of Nolensville Pike.
12 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying areas along the creek, including property near Bell Rd and Blue Hole Rd, and the athletic fields near Lighthouse Christian School. Water may also approach low lying areas near the Chandler Harris bridge on Nolensville Pike, including portions of Culbertson Rd.
11 ft
Water begins to inundate low lying areas along the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2010 | 22.56 ft | 28,500 cfs |
| May 24, 2000 | 17.88 ft | 12,600 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2003 | 17.84 ft | 10,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek near Nolensville?
The Mill Creek near Nolensville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03430550) 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 Mill Creek near Nolensville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek near Nolensville is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Mill Creek near Nolensville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Davidson County, Tennessee at coordinates 36.0092°N, 86.7014°W. USGS site number: 03430550. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey