River stage
Dalton, Mill Creek
- River level
- 4.33 ft
- Status
- Below flood stage
- 7-day change
- +0.05 ft
- Recent high
- 5.61 ft
- Recent low
- 4.07 ft
Last reported 2026-10-13 | NWS DLNG1
- 30-day change
- +0.18 ft
- Average
- 4.25 ft
- Readings
- 122
- Data span
- 122 days
- Record crest
- 14.74 ft
In brief
The Mill Creek at Dalton, GA read 4.33 ft on Oct 13, 2026, 4.67 ft below action stage. That is 0.18 ft higher than 30 days earlier.
Source: National Weather Service gauge DLNG1
River level timeline
Stage threshold profile
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Crest | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.74 ft | 2020-04-13 |
| 2 | 12.17 ft | 2024-05-09 |
| 3 | 12.13 ft | 2015-12-26 |
| 4 | 11.68 ft | 2014-09-03 |
| 5 | 11.28 ft | 2020-02-06 |
| 6 | 10.35 ft | 2009-09-21 |
| 7 | 10.17 ft | 2011-09-06 |
| 8 | 9.83 ft | 2007-09-14 |
Flood crests recorded at this gauge by the National Weather Service.
What happens at each level
- 9.00 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek near the water treatment plant and upstream and downstream from the gage on Chattanooga Avenue.
- 11.00 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.
- 13.00 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.
- 14.00 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.
- 15.00 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.
- 17.00 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.
- 18.00 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.
Written by the local National Weather Service forecast office for this exact gauge.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mill Creek flooding at Dalton?
No. The Mill Creek at Dalton is at 4.33 ft, 4.67 ft below action stage.
What is the flood stage at Dalton?
The National Weather Service sets action stage 9 ft, minor flooding 11 ft, moderate flooding 14 ft and major flooding 17 ft.
What is the highest the Mill Creek has been at Dalton?
The highest crest on record is 14.74 ft, on 2020-04-13.
Is the Mill Creek high or low right now at Dalton?
At 4.33 ft it is higher than 84% of readings over the last 122 days.
Stage and flood information from the NOAA National Weather Service (gauge DLNG1); daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey (site 02385500). Last reading 2026-10-13. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.