Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cobb County, Georgia on the Butler Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02393377, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
16 ft
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Mack Dobbs Road. The water level tops the bridge with around one foot of water and floods portions of the road around 3 feet deep. The water level will reach the foundations of numerous homes on portions of Caylor Circle...Greyson Manor Drive...Mack Dobbs Road and Butler Bridge Way. This flooding will be worse than the September 2009 flood event.
15 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Mack Dobbs Road. The water level begins to top the bridge and flood portions of the road around two feet deep. Backyards of numerous homes will be flooded with around two feet of water on portions of Caylor Circle...Greyson Manor Drive...Mack Dobbs Road and Butler Bridge Way. This flooding will be worse than the September 2009 flood event.
14 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Mack Dobbs Road. The water level hits the bridge and flood portions of the road around one foot deep. County officials will close it. Backyards of several homes will be flooded with around one foot of water on portions of Caylor Circle...Greyson Manor Drive...Mack Dobbs Road and Butler Bridge Way. This flooding will be similar to the September 2009 flood event.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Mack Dobbs Road. The water level will hit the bridge and begin to flood portions of the road. County officials will likely close it. Backyards of several homes will begin to flood on portions of Caylor Circle...Greyson Manor Drive...Mack Dobbs Road and Butler Bridge Way.
11 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Mack Dobbs Road. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage located on Mack Dobbs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2009 | 14.27 ft | 6,760 cfs |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 14.27 ft | 6,760 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw?
The Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02393377) 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 Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
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Where is the Butler Creek at Mack Dobbs Road near Kennesaw gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cobb County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0169°N, 84.6433°W. USGS site number: 02393377. 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.