Broad River (GA) at Washington Hwy (GA 17) 3 S Fortsonia

The past week

What floods at each level

• 35 ft

  Major Flood Stage. Broad River is at the junction of the GA 17 bridge beams and pier caps. Bridge closure is imminent or already occurring. The GA 17 boat ramp access parking area is submerged by at least 12-15 feet of water. Several feet of water is likely flooding farmland and wooded areas along a 5-mile reach up- and downstream from the streamgauge site.

• 27 ft

  Moderate Flood Stage. The GA 17 boat ramp access parking area is submerged by at least 6 feet of water. Several feet of water is likely flooding farmland and wooded areas along a 5-mile reach up- and downstream from the streamgauge and beginning to flood adjacent wooded areas and farmland.

• 21 ft

  Minor Flood Stage. Parking area at the GA 17 boat ramp access point is submerged by approximately 1 foot of water.

• 19 ft

  Action Stage. Boat ramp at GA 17 bridge is nearly submerged by Broad River. Broad River is exceeding bankfull in some locations along a 5-mile reach up- and downstream from the streamgauge and beginning to flood adjacent wooded areas and farmland.

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