Big Coldwater Creek near Milton
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 1:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 10.00 ft
- Record crest
- 22.98 ft1990
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 23.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 10.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 19.80 ft20-25 Homes in Paradise Island near Milton affected by flood waters. Severe undermining of several homes in Ward Basin area south of Milton.
- 10.00 ftFlooding of lowlands and some fish camps will occur.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 14% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
34 crests on NOAA’s list since 1939.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 17, 1990 | 22.98 ft |
| 2 | September 17, 2020 | 21.50 ft |
| 3 | June 4, 1970 | 21.41 ft |
| 4 | August 1, 1975 | 20.56 ft |
| 5 | September 29, 1998 | 19.86 ft |
| 6 | October 5, 1995 | 19.50 ft |
| 7 | September 11, 1988 | 18.13 ft |
| 8 | March 9, 1998 | 18.13 ft |
| 9 | March 29, 2009 | 17.34 ft |
| 10 | August 17, 1939 | 17.33 ft |
| 11 | June 17, 1989 | 16.45 ft |
| 12 | September 17, 2004 | 15.75 ft |
| 13 | January 22, 2010 | 15.32 ft |
| 14 | June 23, 2017 | 15.25 ft |
| 15 | June 9, 1978 | 14.95 ft |
| 16 | January 26, 1978 | 14.44 ft |
| 17 | September 11, 1944 | 13.61 ft |
| 18 | June 17, 1985 | 13.40 ft |
| 19 | June 20, 2026 | 13.06 ft |
| 20 | November 9, 1989 | 12.52 ft |
| 21 | April 28, 1964 | 12.12 ft |
| 22 | April 2, 2009 | 12.06 ft |
| 23 | June 10, 2025 | 12.03 ft |
| 24 | January 4, 2017 | 11.28 ft |
| 25 | September 22, 1975 | 11.23 ft |
Most recent crests
- June 20, 2026: 13.06 ft
- June 10, 2025: 12.03 ft
- October 7, 2021: 10.58 ft
- September 17, 2020: 21.50 ft
- June 23, 2017: 15.25 ft
- January 4, 2017: 11.28 ft
- December 25, 2015: 9.80 ft
- April 30, 2014: 10.70 ft
- January 22, 2010: 15.32 ft
- May 7, 2009: 10.12 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Southeast River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of abnormally low flows, as well as abnormally high flows but are not routinely available. 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.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.