Mill Creek at Dalton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 14.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 14.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 14.7 ft on Apr 13, 2020 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on May 9, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Sep 3, 2014 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek near the water treatment plant and upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins near the water treatment plant and in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding continues and expands near the water treatment plant and in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. |
| 14.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs by the water treatment plant and in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. The water level begins to hit the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. |
| 15.0 ft | Significant flooding continues by the water treatment plant and in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. The water level hits the bridge and may cause erosion to the banks. County officials will likely have the road closed. Flooding begins on low lying portions of Chattanooga Avenue and services roads nearby. |
| 17.0 ft | Major flooding begins with widespread inundation flooding of the water treatment plant property...woodlands and fields...and other areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. The water level hits the bridge and may cause erosion to the banks. Portions of Chattanooga Avenue...Coronet Drive...Chenille Drive and nearby service roads will be flooded one to two feet deep. |
| 18.0 ft | Extensive widespread inundation flooding occurs of the water treatment plant property...woodlands and fields...and other areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue. The water level tops the bridge and causes erosion to the banks. Large portions of Chattanooga Avenue...Coronet Drive...Chenille Drive and nearby service roads will be flooded one to three feet deep. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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