Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Polk County, Georgia on the Big Cedar Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02397410, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
18 ft
9,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
16 ft
6,600 cfs
Minor Flood
15 ft
5,500 cfs
Action Stage
13 ft
4,000 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Serious flooding continues. Bridge at West Girard Avenue floods. State Highway 27 begins to get flooded.
23 ft
Major flooding expands. Georgia Avenue Bridge floods.
22 ft
Extensive flooding continues. Water will enter the Early Childhood Center and Parks Elementary School.
21 ft
Extensive flooding occurs. More than 100 homes will be flooded. Five feet of water will stand in the Diamond Shamrock...the Goodyear Plant...and Cedartown Industires.
20 ft
Major flooding expands. Numerous homes flooded. Water will enter Grey Field Apartments on West Avenue.
19 ft
Major flooding continues. Water treatment plant near West Girard Avenue floods. GEO Speciality Chemicals Plant floods near West Girard Avenue.
18 ft
Major flooding begins. Creek will top city levee.
17 ft
Moderate flooding continues. Homes will flood in Goodyear Village which is located on left bank...down stream at West Avenue along Second St. Flooding of basements on Spruce and Walnut Streets behind diamond Shamrock and Goodyear plants also will occur. Water also covers Georgia Avenue.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Canal Street Bridge floods. Flooding of some homes...including a mobile home park begins on west side of Georgia Avenue.
15 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins. Water enters yards upstream from Canal Street Bridge and along Tanyard Branch. Several homes begin to flood just west of Georgia Avenue on Old Esom Hill Loop.
13 ft
Water enters parking lot near creek of mobile home park near Helen Street.
10 ft
Bankfull is reached.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 1979 | 22 ft | — |
| Mar 3, 1979 | 22 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 18.37 ft | — |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 18.37 ft | — |
| Oct 5, 1995 | 17.98 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown?
The Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02397410) 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 Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the Big Cedar Creek at Georgia Ave at Cedartown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9969°N, 85.2661°W. USGS site number: 02397410. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.