Mill Creek near Nolensville water level
River gauge, Mill Creek, Tennessee, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
History
What this means
Mill Creek near Nolensville is at 3.57 ft, in the normal range.
It is 9.43 ft below the flood stage of 13.00 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.52 ft and 3.59 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 22.56 ftMay 1, 2010
Floating and fishing near Mill Creek near Nolensville
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 13.00 ft, 9.43 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 31.00 ft
- Businesses along Nolensville Pike begin to flood and water is flowing over the Nolensville Pike bridge across Mill Creek.
- 28.00 ft
- The Chandler Harris bridge on Nolensville Pike across Mill Creek is covered by water.
- 27.00 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.
- 25.00 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.
- 22.00 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.
- 21.00 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.
- 20.00 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.
- 19.00 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.
- 18.00 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.
- 17.00 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.
- 16.00 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.
- 15.00 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.
- 3.57 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22.56 ft | May 1, 2010 |
| 2 | 17.88 ft | May 25, 2000 |
| 3 | 17.84 ft | June 7, 2003 |
| 4 | 17.80 ft | April 28, 2013 |
| 5 | 17.27 ft | October 5, 1995 |
| 6 | 17.05 ft | May 14, 1995 |
| 7 | 16.54 ft | March 3, 1997 |
| 8 | 16.23 ft | June 4, 1998 |
| 9 | 16.22 ft | February 5, 2004 |
| 10 | 15.91 ft | June 26, 1994 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
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 | 136 mi |
| Mill Creek at DaltonRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 4.15 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 129 mi |
| Mill Creek at Orell Road near LouisvilleRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | −0.1 cfs | 150 mi |
| Mill Creek at Thompson Lane, near WoodbineRiver gauge, Mill Creek | 2.46 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevenmile Creek at Blackman Road, near NashvilleRiver gauge, Sevenmile Creek | 1.70 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 4.7 mi |
| West F Browns Creek at Glendale Lane at NashvilleRiver gauge, West F Browns Creek | 3.31 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| Browns Creek at State Fairgrounds at NashvilleRiver gauge, Browns Creek | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| Cumberland River at Omohundro Wtr Plant at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 18.73 ft | Very low | −0.49 ft | 11 mi |
| Harpeth River below FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 1.72 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 11 mi |
| Harpeth River at Mile 90.5 near FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 10.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Harpeth River at FranklinRiver gauge, Harpeth River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Cumberland River at NashvilleRiver gauge, Cumberland River | 16.41 ft | Below flood stage | −0.46 ft | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Mill Creek near Nolensville?
The official flood stage is 13.00 ft. The level is currently 9.43 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 near Nolensville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 PM CDT, the water level was 3.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Mill Creek near Nolensville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Mill Creek near Nolensville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Mill Creek near Nolensville?
The highest level on record is 22.56 ft on May 1, 2010.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
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Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:03430550(Agency page)- Coordinates
36.00924, -86.70151(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 | 3.57 ft | 2026-10-21 03:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Mill Creek near Nolensville (usgs:03430550). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/tennessee/mill-creek-near-nolensville
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