Major Flood
34 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
25 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields away from the river. Large portions of Roy Wood Road will be completely under water. Flood waters reach the basement level of an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road and begin to seep into the concrete floor.
25 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Extensive flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river. Large portions of Roy Wood Road and the Broad River Outpost for Canoes and Kayaks location will be completely under water. Flooding reaches the bore well in the backyard of an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road.
24 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river. A sand dredge operation on the left bank near the gage will be completely under water. Large portions of Roy Wood Road and the Broad River Outpost for Canoes and Kayaks location will be under several feet of water. Flooding expands up the backyard of an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road.
21 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the river. A sand dredge operation on the left bank near the gage will be flooded out. Large portions of Roy Wood Road and the Broad River Outpost for Canoes and Kayaks location will be under several feet of water. Flooding expands over the yard behind an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road.
18 ft
Minor flooding will expand further into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 72 bridge. A sand dredge operation on the left bank near the gage will become flooded. A large portion of Roy Wood Road will be flooded with several feet of water and the Broad River Outpost for Canoes and Kayaks location will be under water. Flooding of the yard behind an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road will continue to expand.
15 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begin upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 72 bridge. A sand dredge operation on the left bank near the gage will become affected. A portion of Roy Wood Road will be flooded with a few feet of water and the dirt parking lot of the Broad River Outpost for Canoes and Kayaks will begin to flood. A wooden pier and portions of the yard behind an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road will be flooded.
12 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on the Georgia Highway 72 bridge. A low portion of Roy Wood Road begins to flood at the merging point of a stream and the river. This location is around one third mile downstream from the Georgia Highway 172 bridge or around eight and one half miles upstream from the Georgia Highway 72 bridge. A wooden pier behind an assisted living home off of Roy Wood Road will begin to flood.
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 24, 1908 | 39 ft | 70,000 cfs |
| Dec 9, 1919 | 28.2 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Feb 27, 1902 | 28.2 ft | 43,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CARG1
River
Broad River in GA
County
Madison, GA
Coordinates
34.0733°N, 83.0033°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Broad River in GA above Carlton?
The Broad River in GA above Carlton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02191300) 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 Broad River in GA above Carlton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Broad River in GA above Carlton is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 25 feet, and major flooding at 34 feet.
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Where is the Broad River in GA above Carlton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0733°N, 83.0033°W. USGS site number: 02191300. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.