Major Flood
14 ft
Current Water Level
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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
11 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. Flood waters never seen before will begin to cover portions of Campground Road with a possible washout of the culvert.
14 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with erosion likely.
13 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with possible erosion.
11 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level begins to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with possible erosion.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues in the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level is around one foot above the top of the concrete box culvert under the road with maximum flow.
9 ft
Minor flooding continues in the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert under the road with maximum flow.
8 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road.
6 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Campground Road.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1990 | 14.02 ft | 11,400 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 10.26 ft | 3,664 cfs |
| May 18, 2003 | 8.72 ft | 1,830 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WRNG1
River
Brushy Creek
County
Jefferson, GA
Coordinates
33.1806°N, 82.3344°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Brushy Creek at Campground Road near Wrens?
The Brushy Creek at Campground Road near Wrens gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02197598) 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 Brushy Creek at Campground Road near Wrens?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Brushy Creek at Campground Road near Wrens is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
How do I get alerts when Brushy Creek rises?
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Where is the Brushy Creek at Campground Road near Wrens gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jefferson County, Georgia at coordinates 33.1806°N, 82.3344°W. USGS site number: 02197598. 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.