Major Flood
18 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major flooding beings with widespread inundation of the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from Old Atlanta Road. The water continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with a possible washout. Large portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek will be under 7 feet of water. Several homes on Colonial Place and Abingdon Lane will be flooded with up to two feet of water. The water reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house and may affect data transmission.
16 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. The water level continues to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with erosion likely. Large portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek will be under 5 feet of water. Several homes will being to flood on Colonial Place and Abingdon Lane.
14 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. The water level begins to hit the road bed above the concrete box culvert with possible erosion. Large portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek will be under 3 feet of water. Residential backyards on Colonial Place and Abingdon Lane will be flooded two feet deep and the water level will reach the foundations of some homes.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert under the road with maximum flow. Portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek will be under two feet of water. Residential backyards on Colonial Place and Abingdon Lane will be under a foot of water.
12 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. Low lying portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek will be under one foot of water. Residential backyards on Colonial Place and Abingdon Lane will begin to flood.
11 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road. Low lying portions of Cox Circle and the Saint Marlo Golf Course near the creek begin to flood.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Atlanta 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 10, 2020 | 15.64 ft | 2,329 cfs |
| May 19, 2013 | 12.8 ft | 1,690 cfs |
| Sep 8, 2021 | 12.02 ft | 1,515 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee?
The Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02334620) 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 Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dick Creek rises?
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Where is the Dick Creek at Old Atlanta Road near Suwanee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Forsyth County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0714°N, 84.1303°W. USGS site number: 02334620. 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.