Major Flood
20 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
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters will completely cover an environmental monitoring station by the bridge and be around 5 feet deep. Several small lakes and ponds upstream from the gage will likely overflow or be flooded by the river. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will likely be two feet deep over a portion of Banks Mill Road.
18 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters will completely cover a circuit breaker box and power meter for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around 3 feet deep. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will begin to flood a portion of Banks Mill Road.
17 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the bottom of a power meter for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around two feet deep. Mobley Creek which flows into the river just upstream from the gage will reach the top of the curvert on Banks Mill Road.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the bottom of a circuit breaker box for an environmental monitoring station by the bridge. The flood waters will surround the station around one foot deep.
15 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the foundation of an environmental monitoring station on a wooden platform by the bridge.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. The water level reaches the foundation of a wooden platform by the bridge which supports an environmental monitoring station.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Arp Road or Georgia Highway 5. Water begins to flow into low areas of the flood plain.
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 | 33.83 ft | 59,900 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 13.89 ft | 6,151 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dog River at GA 5 near Fairplay?
The Dog River at GA 5 near Fairplay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02337410) 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 Dog River at GA 5 near Fairplay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dog River at GA 5 near Fairplay is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Dog River at GA 5 near Fairplay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6539°N, 84.8211°W. USGS site number: 02337410. 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.