Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Minor flooding continues upstream and downstream along the creek from the stream gage at Georgia Highway 53. Rapid flowing water will be two feet deep over a canoe landing platform just upstream from the gage.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins upstream and downstream along the creek from the stream gage at Georgia Highway 53. Rapid flowing water will begin to flood a canoe landing platform just upstream from the gage.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream along the creek from the stream gage at Georgia Highway 53. Rapid flowing water will cause a wheel chair assess at a canoe landing just upstream from the gage to be under two feet of water.
6 ft
Rapid flowing high water occurs upstream and downstream along the creek from the stream gage at Georgia Highway 53. A wheel chair assess at a canoe landing just upstream from the gage will begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 1942 | 7 ft | 7,450 cfs |
| Feb 2, 1982 | 6.1 ft | 5,960 cfs |
| Mar 10, 1952 | 6.1 ft | 5,960 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DONG1
River
Amicalola Creek
County
Dawson, GA
Coordinates
34.4256°N, 84.2119°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville?
The Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02390000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Amicalola Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Amicalola Creek near Dawsonville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dawson County, Georgia at coordinates 34.4256°N, 84.2119°W. USGS site number: 02390000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.