Major Flood
18 ft
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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
16 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Record and widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road. The flood waters impact a home on the downstream left bank of the creek. Large portions of Kings Bridge Road will be under two feet of water. The water level will be hitting the bridge and may cause erosion to the banks of the creek.
18 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road. The flood waters surround a home on the downstream left bank of the creek. Portions of Kings Bridge Road begin to flood. The water level will be near the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it.
17 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road. The flood waters will be at the foundation of a home on the downstream left bank of the creek.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road. The flood waters will be approaching the foundation of a home on the downstream left bank of the creek.
15 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road.
11 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Cave Spring 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 1979 | 19.4 ft | 17,000 cfs |
| Apr 5, 1974 | 16.4 ft | 10,800 cfs |
| Nov 27, 1948 | 16.4 ft | 10,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cedar Creek near Cedartown?
The Cedar Creek near Cedartown gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02397500) 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 Cedar Creek near Cedartown?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cedar Creek near Cedartown is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cedar Creek rises?
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Where is the Cedar Creek near Cedartown gauge located?
The gauge is located in Polk County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0602°N, 85.3136°W. USGS site number: 02397500. 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.