Flood of December 25, 1987, in Millington, Tennessee and vicinity
Water-Resources Investigations Report
89-4019
By: James G. Lewis and Charles R. Gamble
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Abstract
Intense rainfall totaling 9.2 in. in a 12-hour period on December 24-25, 1987, and 14.8 in for the period December 24-27 caused record floods in Millington, Tennessee and vicinity. The peak discharge of Big Creek at Raleigh-Millington Road was almost twice the discharge of the 100-year flood discharge and that of Loosahatchie River near Arlington was about equal to the 50-year flood discharge. The inundated area and flood elevations are depicted on a map of Millington, Tennessee and vicinity. Water surface profiles for the peak of December 25, 1987, for Loosahatchie River, Big Creek, Royster Creek, North Fork Creek, Casper Creek, and an unnamed tributary to Big Creek are shown. Flood damages and cleanup costs for this record flood have been estimated at about $9.2 million. (USGS)
Suggested Citation
Lewis, J.G., Gamble, C.R., 1989, Flood of December 25, 1987, in Millington, Tennessee and vicinity: U.S. Geological Survey Water-Resources Investigations Report 89-4019, 1 map and 1 data sheet : col. ; 80 x 89 cm., sheets 80 x 89 cm. and 94 x 95 cm., folded in envelope 31 x 23 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/wri894019.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Flood of December 25, 1987, in Millington, Tennessee and vicinity |
| Series title | Water-Resources Investigations Report |
| Series number | 89-4019 |
| DOI | 10.3133/wri894019 |
| Year Published | 1989 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Description | 1 map and 1 data sheet : col. ; 80 x 89 cm., sheets 80 x 89 cm. and 94 x 95 cm., folded in envelope 31 x 23 cm. |