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River stage

Mill Creek (IN, KY)

River level
Normal
Status
Below flood stage

Latest readings 2026-10-13 | NWS · USGS

Gauges reporting
5 of 5
Above flood stage
0
Above action stage
0
Overall
Below flood stage
Publisher
NWS · USGS

In brief

On Oct 13, 2026, 5 of 5 gauges on the Mill Creek (IN, KY) reported, and none was above flood stage.

Source: National Weather Service and USGS gauges

Mill Creek levels, gauge by gauge

The Mill Creek is measured at 5 gauges across Indiana, Kentucky. Flood stages are set per gauge, so the same river is "high" at one town and normal at the next.

LocationState Level Flood stage Status
Cagles Mill IN 8.09 ft 14.00 ft normal, rising
Cagles Mill Lake IN 638.94 ft 704.00 ft normal, steady
Cataract IN 4.48 ft 15.00 ft normal, steady
Pleasure Ridge Park KY 2.52 ft — no flood stage set
Valley Station KY 1.05 ft — no flood stage set

Recent levels on the Mill Creek

The gauge with the fullest recent record on this river is Cagles Mill, IN, with 122 days of readings.

Full history for Cagles Mill →

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mill Creek flooding right now?

No. Every one of the 5 reporting gauges on the Mill Creek is below flood stage as of 2026-10-13.

How high is the Mill Creek?

The river is measured at several points and each reads a different height. Cagles Mill is at 8.09 ft; Cagles Mill Lake is at 638.94 ft; Cataract is at 4.48 ft.

Where is the Mill Creek measured?

The National Weather Service and USGS operate 5 gauges on the Mill Creek across Indiana, Kentucky.

What does flood stage mean?

Flood stage is the height at which a river begins to cause problems at that specific location. It is set per gauge, so the same river can be above flood stage in one town and normal a few miles downstream. Action stage is the lower level at which forecasters start watching closely.

River stages and flood categories from the NOAA National Weather Service; daily history from the U.S. Geological Survey. For flood safety decisions always follow official National Weather Service warnings.