Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
At 25 feet water will flow over the Highway 280 bridge and will likely enter the Lower Black Creek Church building.
23 ft
At 23 feet water could flow over the Interstate 16 bridges.
21 ft
At 21 feet water will begin to impact Highway 280 on the west side of Black Creek and will reach the road surface of the Interstate 16 bridges.
18 ft
At 18 feet water will reach the bottom of the bridge on Highway 280 as well as the bottom of the Interstate 16 bridges.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2024 | 16.51 ft | 15,800 cfs |
| Oct 13, 1994 | 15.28 ft | 11,100 cfs |
| Jun 4, 2005 | 14.8 ft | 9,790 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Black Creek near Blitchton?
The Black Creek near Blitchton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02202600) 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 Black Creek near Blitchton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Black Creek near Blitchton is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Black Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Black Creek near Blitchton 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 Black Creek near Blitchton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Bryan County, Georgia at coordinates 32.1676°N, 81.4878°W. USGS site number: 02202600. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey