Major Flood
15 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
12 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major Flood Stage (Catastrophic Damage Threat): Devastating inundation of the basement and the lower-level parking lot of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant is beginning. Damaging inundation of Brickyard Rd, Horse Farm Rd, and Winns Mill Rd is beginning.
12 ft
Moderate Flood Stage (Considerable Damage Threat): Significant inundation of the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant is beginning. Significant inundation of Brickyard Rd, Horse Farm Rd, and Winns Mill Rd is ongoing.
11.5 ft
Minor Flood Stage continues (Base Damage Threat): Beaverdam Creek is flooding the lower-level parking lot and the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant with up to 12 inches of inundation. Significant flooding of Horse Farm Rd with inundation greater than 12-18 inches deep, is ongoing. Flooding of Beaverdam Rd and Winns Mill Rd is increasing with inundation approaching 12 inches deep.
10 ft
Minor Flood Stage (Base Damage Threat): Beaverdam Creek floodwaters may be approaching the basement of the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant. More significant inundation of Horse Farm Rd is beginning. Inundation of Brickyard Rd and Winns Mill Rd will begin as well, requiring closure.
9.5 ft
Action/Advisory Stage continues. Beaverdam Creek is flooding Horse Farm Rd with inundation of up to 12 inches likely. Floodwaters are approaching Brickyard Rd and Winns Mill Rd. with inundation imminent.
8.5 ft
Action/Advisory Flooding continues. Beaverdam Creek is inundating adjacent low-lying areas including farmland and boat access ramps. Floodwaters are impacting property adjacent to the vacant Red Minnow Restaurant on Brewers Bridge Rd, and are beginning to inundate portions of Horse Farm Rd, requiring closure.
7 ft
Action/Advisory Stage. Beaverdam Creek is exceeding its banks and flooding low-lying areas adjacent to the stream including near the vacated Red Minnow Restaurant on Brewers Bridge Rd and low-lying areas near the following gravel road crossings: Winns Mill Rd, Brickyard Rd, and Horse Farm Rd.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2021 | 16.53 ft | 5,020 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 14.74 ft | 3,990 cfs |
| Oct 1, 1989 | 14.66 ft | 4,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BVDG1
River
Beaverdam Creek
County
Elbert, GA
Coordinates
34.1686°N, 82.8967°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Beaverdam Creek above Elberton?
The Beaverdam Creek above Elberton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02188600) 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 Beaverdam Creek above Elberton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Beaverdam Creek above Elberton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Beaverdam Creek rises?
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Where is the Beaverdam Creek above Elberton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Elbert County, Georgia at coordinates 34.1686°N, 82.8967°W. USGS site number: 02188600. 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