Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine water level

Name: Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Mill Creek, Tennessee, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.47ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT (30 min ago)

Flow: 13.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 08:04 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine reads 2.47 ft, a normal level.

It is 11.53 ft below the flood stage of 14.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.35 ft and 2.49 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 21.77 ftMay 1, 2010
Forecast peak: 2.50 ftTuesday, October 20 at 07:00 PM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 14.00 ft, still 11.53 ft away.

What happens at each level

23.00 ft: Flooding of commercial, residential, and industrial properties and structures along Mill Creek from the Space Park industrial complex to the Cumberland River is occurring. Locations affected include Drummond Dr, Wimpole Dr, Currey Rd, Old Glenrose Ave, Massman Dr, Wilhagen Rd, Space Park Dr, Philfre Ct, Sanborn Drive, Lynnmeade Dr, Bismark Drive, and Acorn Drive.
21.00 ft: Extensive flooding is occurring from the Space Park industrial complex to the Cumberland River, impacting commercial, residential, and industrial properties on Drummond Dr, Wimpole Dr, Currey Rd, Old Glenrose Ave, Massman Dr, Wilhagen Rd, Space Park Dr, Philfre Ct, Sanborn Drive, and Lynnmeade Drive. Water reaches the bottom of the Thompson Ln bridge, and begins to approach properties on Foothill Dr, Hollydale Drive, Bismark Dr, and Acorn Dr.
19.00 ft: Flooding of commercial, industrial, and residential properties and structures continues along Mill Creek, especially those on Drummond Dr, Wimpole Dr, Currey Rd, Old Glenrose Ave, Massman Dr, Wilhagen Rd, Space Park Drive, Philfre Ct, Sanborn Dr, and Lynnmeade Dr.
17.00 ft: Flooding of commercial, industrial, and residential properties along Mill Creek is occurring. Locations impacted include those on Drummond Dr, Wimpole Dr, Currey Rd, Old Glenrose Ave, Massman Dr, Wilhagen Rd, Space Park Dr, and Philfre Ct.
16.00 ft: Businesses and other structures near the intersection of Old Glenrose Ave and Thompson Ln begin to flood, as well as industrial areas along Space Park Dr. Water begins to approach commercial and industrial properties along Massman Dr and Wilhagen Rd.
15.00 ft: Flooding of residential properties along Drummond Dr and the mobile home park on Philfre Ct near Murfreesboro Pike begins. Flooding of property continues along Wimpole Drive, Currey Road, and at the intersection of Old Glenrose Ave and Thompson Ln.
14.00 ft: Water begins to flood the yards of homes along Wimpole Dr and Currey Rd near Thompson Ln, and the low lying portions of businesses near the intersection of Old Glenrose Ave and Thompson Ln.
13.00 ft: Water begins to flood portions of Old Glenrose Ave north of Thompson Ln, and low lying areas along the creek on Wimpole Dr. Water also begins to inundate low lying areas of properties on Drummond Dr.
12.00 ft: Water begins to approach portions of Old Glenrose Ave north of Thompson Ln, and begins to inundate low lying areas of properties along the creek on Wimpole Dr.
2.47 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: 13 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	21.77 ft	May 1, 2010
2	20.63 ft	May 4, 1979
3	16.88 ft	February 14, 1989
4	16.15 ft	May 5, 2003
5	15.76 ft	March 12, 1975
6	15.76 ft	June 4, 1998
7	15.70 ft	May 7, 1984
8	15.66 ft	May 25, 2000
9	15.51 ft	February 5, 2004
10	15.50 ft	October 5, 1995

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 06:05 PM Daylight 11 hr, 5 min Waxing gibbous 74%

Map

Other gauges on Mill Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Mill Creek near CrandallRiver gauge, Mill Creek	1.09 ft	Low	−0.01 ft	142 mi
Mill Creek at DaltonRiver gauge, Mill Creek	4.15 ft	Normal	−0.02 ft	134 mi
Mill Creek at Orell Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	143 mi
Mill Creek near NolensvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek	3.57 ft	Below flood stage	±0	8 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek	1.66 ft	Below flood stage	±0	2.5 mi
Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek	1.70 ft	Below flood stage	±0	3.2 mi
Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	18.64 ft	Very low	−0.51 ft	3.3 mi
Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River	16.32 ft	Below flood stage	−0.54 ft	4.3 mi
West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek	3.32 ft	Normal	−0.03 ft	4.5 mi
Cumberland River at Stones River near HermitageRiver gauge, Cumberland River	17.90 ft	Very low	−0.38 ft	5.9 mi
Stones River at Us Highway 70 near DonelsonRiver gauge, Stones River	2.37 ft	Below flood stage	−0.34 ft	7 mi
Cumberland River near BordeauxRiver gauge, Cumberland River	14.81 ft	Very low	−0.46 ft	8 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine?

The official flood stage is 14.00 ft. The level is currently 11.53 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 12:00 AM CDT, the water level was 2.47 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Up 0.11 ft over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine?

The highest level on record is 21.77 ft on May 1, 2010.

Is Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near Woodbine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.40 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:03431060 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 36.11757, -86.71905 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.47 ft	2026-10-21 05:00	Provisional
Flow	13.5 cfs	2026-10-21 04:00	Provisional

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