Rivers in Tennessee
Mill Creek at Antioch
Below flood stage
2.89ftStage
Observed Wed, Sep 23, 4:00 AM CDT
- Flood stage
- 14.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 2.90 ftWed, Sep 23, 7:00 AM CDT
- Record crest
- 26.10 ft2010
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 20.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 17.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 14.00 ft |
| Action | 12.00 ft |
- 24.00 ftMany roads and properties in and near industrial, commercial, and residential areas along the creek are flooded, including locations near Harding Place and Harding Industrial Drive, Franklin Limestone Road, portions of Antioch Pike from near Haywood Lane to near Blue Hole Road including Antioch Middle School, Cummings Park Drive, and Waikiki Blvd.
- 22.00 ftFlooding along Mill Creek is impacting many idustrial, commercial, and residential areas. Locations near Harding Place and Harding Industrial Drive, Franklin Limestone Road, Antioch Pike and Haywood Lane, Cummings Park Drive, and Waikiki Blvd are hardest hit. Area roads are also flooded, including Franklin Limestone Road, portions of Antioch Pike between Blue Hole Road and Reeves Road and the bridge between Haywood Lane and Richards Road, and Mc Gavock Pike north of Harding Place.
- 20.00 ftMany roads near mill creek are flooded, including franklin limestone road, portions of antioch pike between blue hole road and reeves road and the bridge between haywood lane and richards road, and mc gavock pike north of harding place. Flooding of industrial, commercial, and residential property is occurring, especially near harding place and harding industrial drive, franklin limestone road, antioch pike and haywood lane, cummings park drive, and waikiki blvd.
- 19.00 ftFlooding of industrial and commercial areas begins near Harding Place and Harding Industrial Drive, Franklin Limestone Rroad, Antioch Pike and Haywood Lane, and Cummings Park Drive. Antioch Pike between Blue Hole Road and Reeves Road, and Mc Gavock Pike north of Harding Place are flooded, as well as the athletic fields and parking areas of Antioch Middle School, Ezell Road Park, and Antioch Park.
- 18.00 ftWater begins to approach industrial and commercial areas near Harding Place and Harding Industrial Drive, Franklin Limestone Road, Antioch Pike and Haywood Lane, and Cummings Park Drive. Antioch Pike between Blue Hole Road and Reeves Road, and Mc Gavock Pike north of Harding Place are flooded, as well as the athletic fields and parking areas of Antioch Middle School, Ezell Road Park, and Antioch Park.
- 17.00 ftSignificant flooding is occurring in Ezell Road Park and Antioch Park. Industrial areas near Franklin Limestone Road, Haywood Lane, Antioch Pike, Blue Hole Road, and Harding Place are also experiencing flooding that may lead to significant damage. Antioch Pike between Blue Hole Road and Reeves Road is flooded, and water approaches Mc Gavock Pike north of Harding Place.
- 16.00 ftFlooding of property along the creek is occurring, including Ezell Road Park and Antioch Park, and industrial areas near Franklin Limestone Road, Haywood Lane, Antioch Pike, Blue Hole Road, and Harding Place.
- 15.00 ftParking areas and athletic fields at Antioch Middle School begin to flood, and water approaches low lying areas along Antioch Pike between Blue Hole Road and Reeves Road.
- 14.00 ftFlooding of properties along the creek begins, particularly industrial areas near Franklin Limestone Road, Haywood Lane, Antioch Pike, Blue Hole Road, and Harding Place. Also flooding of Ezell Road Park and Antioch Park is occurring.
- 13.00 ftPortions of Ezell Road Park and Antioch Park are inundated, and property of Antioch Middle School along the creek becomes inundated.
- 12.00 ftWater begins to inundate low lying areas along the creek from Interstate 24 to near Harding Place, including Ezell Road Park and Antioch Park.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 22, 2026.
Crest history
60 crests on NOAA’s list since 1954.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 1, 2010 | 26.10 ft |
| 2 | May 4, 1979 | 23.78 ft |
| 3 | March 21, 1955 | 19.73 ft |
| 4 | June 17, 1960 | 19.15 ft |
| 5 | February 27, 1962 | 18.38 ft |
| 6 | May 5, 2003 | 17.83 ft |
| 7 | May 25, 2000 | 17.23 ft |
| 8 | June 4, 1998 | 17.20 ft |
| 9 | January 23, 1999 | 16.98 ft |
| 10 | May 7, 1984 | 16.92 ft |
| 11 | November 27, 1973 | 16.83 ft |
| 12 | February 5, 2004 | 16.71 ft |
| 13 | March 12, 1975 | 16.52 ft |
| 14 | June 21, 1970 | 16.15 ft |
| 15 | March 3, 1997 | 15.80 ft |
| 16 | December 3, 1991 | 15.69 ft |
| 17 | October 5, 1995 | 15.31 ft |
| 18 | April 28, 2013 | 15.30 ft |
| 19 | December 10, 1972 | 14.94 ft |
| 20 | February 17, 1956 | 14.87 ft |
| 21 | March 11, 1963 | 14.80 ft |
| 22 | October 19, 2004 | 14.70 ft |
| 23 | March 26, 1965 | 14.65 ft |
| 24 | March 28, 1980 | 14.63 ft |
| 25 | May 19, 1983 | 14.55 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 22, 2017: 13.44 ft
- December 25, 2015: 11.17 ft
- March 4, 2015: 11.43 ft
- February 5, 2014: 11.95 ft
- April 28, 2013: 15.30 ft
- January 11, 2012: 9.80 ft
- April 24, 2011: 11.81 ft
- May 1, 2010: 26.10 ft
- September 26, 2009: 11.36 ft
- April 4, 2008: 11.41 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Ohio River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued as needed during times of high water, but are not routinely available. The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.
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.