Rivers in Florida
Yellow River (AL) at Milligan
Below flood stage
0.87ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 2:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 12.00 ft
- Record crest
- 26.20 ft1929
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 18.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 15.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 12.00 ft |
| Action | 7.00 ft |
- 26.00 ftSevere 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.
- 20.30 ftMany 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.
- 19.10 ftWater crosses Highway 90 on the east end of bridge.
- 18.60 ftWater crosses Highway 90 on the west end of bridge
- 18.00 ftWidespread 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.
- 15.40 ftAntioch Road is flooded.
- 15.00 ftMany homes near and east of the L & N Railroad tracks downstream of the U.S. Highway 90 bridge are flooded. Some evacuations are necessary.
- 14.50 ftAntioch road begins to flood.
- 14.00 ftSome 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.
- 13.00 ftWater threatens home on Ellis and Antioch Roads.
- 12.00 ftExtensive overflow of lowlands will occur and a few rural roads in the area will become flooded.
- 11.50 ftWater flows over yards on Ellis Road.
- 9.90 ftSome minor overflow of low lying areas will occur. Water will enter some yards along Antioch Road in Milligan.
- 5.90 ftWater is over Ellis Road at the trellis.
- 5.00 ftRight bank overflows, mainly into swamp and marsh lands.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13% |
| Moderate flooding | 8% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 15, 2026.
Crest history
73 crests on NOAA’s list since 1929.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | January 1, 1929 | 26.20 ft |
| 2 | October 1, 1998 | 23.92 ft |
| 3 | March 10, 1998 | 20.32 ft |
| 4 | March 18, 1990 | 19.00 ft |
| 5 | April 12, 1975 | 17.71 ft |
| 6 | July 9, 1994 | 17.18 ft |
| 7 | June 6, 1970 | 15.53 ft |
| 8 | December 6, 1953 | 15.13 ft |
| 9 | September 19, 2020 | 14.72 ft |
| 10 | December 27, 2015 | 14.49 ft |
| 11 | September 29, 1953 | 13.63 ft |
| 12 | December 17, 2009 | 13.56 ft |
| 13 | September 17, 2020 | 13.55 ft |
| 14 | March 31, 2009 | 13.47 ft |
| 15 | March 29, 2009 | 13.35 ft |
| 16 | April 7, 1957 | 13.10 ft |
| 17 | January 27, 1978 | 13.00 ft |
| 18 | August 19, 1939 | 12.44 ft |
| 19 | November 10, 1989 | 12.10 ft |
| 20 | April 4, 2005 | 12.10 ft |
| 21 | April 16, 1955 | 11.95 ft |
| 22 | March 16, 1986 | 11.85 ft |
| 23 | February 14, 1995 | 11.85 ft |
| 24 | March 6, 1979 | 11.73 ft |
| 25 | December 24, 1972 | 11.68 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 19, 2020: 14.72 ft
- September 17, 2020: 13.55 ft
- January 5, 2017: 11.57 ft
- December 27, 2015: 14.49 ft
- April 30, 2014: 10.81 ft
- September 8, 2012: 9.09 ft
- March 13, 2011: 7.58 ft
- December 17, 2009: 13.56 ft
- March 31, 2009: 13.47 ft
- March 29, 2009: 13.35 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. 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.