Apalachee River near Fence Road near Dacula
Gwinnett County, Georgia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 16 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will begin to flow over portions of the road. The earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert with likely washout. County officials will have the bridge and road closed. Flood waters will be approaching the foundations of a few homes on Kachina Trail and River Pass Court.
- 14 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert with erosion likely. County officials may close the bridge and road. Portions of residential backyards will be under 5 feet of water.
- 12 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert causing possible erosion. Low portions of residential backyards will be under 3 feet of water.
- 10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will reach the top portion of the concrete culvert with maximum flow through it. Low portions of residential backyards will be under a foot of water.
- 9 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road.
- 8 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road.
- 6 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2009 | 8.56 ft | 2,190 cfs |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 6.93 ft | 962 cfs |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 6.26 ft | 917 cfs |
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