Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Newton County, Georgia on the Big Haynes Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02207448, 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
22 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road. The water level will reach the bottom of bridge and county officials may need to close it. Large portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to 10 feet deep. The flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep in some of the homes closer to the creek. This will be worse than the September 2009 flood event.
22 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Large portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to 8 feet deep. The flood waters will be up to two feet deep in some of the homes closer to the creek. This will be similar to the September 2009 flood event.
20 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Large portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to 6 feet deep. The flood waters will begin to enter some of the homes closer to the creek.
18 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Large portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to 4 feet deep. The water level will be approaching the foundations of some of the homes.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Large portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to 3 feet deep.
16 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane will be flooded up to two feet deep.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park. Low lying portions of residential backyards on Highlands Forest Lane...Highlands Creek Way and Highlands Ridge Lane begin to flood.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bald Rock Road near the Georgia International Horse Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2009 | 22.46 ft | 12,161 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 22.46 ft | 12,161 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 17.6 ft | 3,650 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 17.6 ft | 3,650 cfs |
| May 6, 2003 | 17.02 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BHCG1
River
Big Haynes Creek
County
Newton, GA
Coordinates
33.6614°N, 83.9278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead?
The Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207448) 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 Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 22 feet.
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Where is the Big Haynes Creek at Bald Rock Road near Milstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6614°N, 83.9278°W. USGS site number: 02207448. 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.