Major Flood
24 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
19 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Major flooding with widespread innundation expands further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road. The water level reaches the top of the bridge with possible severe structural damage. The water depth on the road leading to either side of the bridge will be from 1 to 6 feet deep and be closed by local officials.
24 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The water depth on the road leading to either side of the bridge will be from 1 to 3 feet deep and be closed by local officials.
21 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The road on either side of the bridge will begin to flood and local officials will likely have it closed.
19 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. This may cause local officials to close it due to possible erosion around the supports.
18 ft
Minor flooding continues and expands much further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road.
16 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road.
14 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road.
12 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hazelbrand Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near Covington?
The Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near Covington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02208493) 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 Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near Covington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near Covington is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Cornish Creek rises?
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Where is the Cornish Creek at Hazelbrand Road near Covington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6286°N, 83.7989°W. USGS site number: 02208493. 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.