Major Flood
38 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
35 ft
Minor Flood
30 ft
Action Stage
27 ft
What Floods at Each Level
38 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding of U.S. Highway 341 northwest of the bridge expands...and flooding beings southeast of the bridge. The bridge will be closed. Widespread flooding continues to innundate wooded and wetland areas.
35 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Creek access roads will be under water...portions of U.S. Highway 341 northwest of the bridge will be covered with water...and the water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. The bridge may become closed.
33 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodland areas upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Larger portions of access roads will flood.
30 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Portions of creek access roads and low lying areas will begin to flood.
27 ft
Bankfull is reached. Some minor flooding of low lying areas does occur near the stream gage on U.S. Highway 341.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2009 | 27.21 ft | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | 26.81 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CLFG1
River
Big Indian Creek
County
Houston, GA
Coordinates
32.4267°N, 83.6444°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield?
The Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02214590) 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 Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield is 30 feet. Action stage begins at 27 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 35 feet, and major flooding at 38 feet.
How do I get alerts when Big Indian Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield 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 Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Houston County, Georgia at coordinates 32.4267°N, 83.6444°W. USGS site number: 02214590. 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.