Major Flood
19 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
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding affects the woodlands and several homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Flood waters are 4 to 6 feet deep in some homes on Flat Shoals Road...Battlecrest Drive and the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church. Most of the structures near the creek will be cutoff and surrounded by water. The flood waters will reach the bottom of the Flat Shoals Road bridge and city officials may need to close it.
17 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and affect some homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Flood waters are 2 to 4 feet deep in a few homes on Flat Shoals Road...Battlecrest Drive and the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church. Some structures near the creek will become cutoff and surrounded by water.
15 ft
Moderate flooding expands further into the woodlands and yards of homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Flood waters begin to enter low portions of a few homes on Flat Shoals Road...Battlecrest Drive and the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church. The property and parking lot behind the church will be flooded with several feet of water.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The flooding expands further into the woodlands and yards of homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Flood waters will reach the foundations of a few homes on Flat Shoals Road...Battlecrest Drive and the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church. The property and parking lot behind the church will be completely flooded.
11 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Large portions of the property behind the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church and a home on Battlecrest Drive will be flooded with a few feet of water. The flood waters will reach the parking lot behind the church.
8 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Flat Shoals Road. Low portions of the property behind the Tabernacle Faith Christian Church and a home on Battlecrest Drive will begin to flood.
6 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Flat Shoals Road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DLCG1
River
Doolittle Creek
County
De Kalb, GA
Coordinates
33.7056°N, 84.2925°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd near Decatur?
The Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd near Decatur gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02203831) 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 Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd near Decatur?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd near Decatur is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Doolittle Creek rises?
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Where is the Doolittle Creek at Flat Shoals Rd near Decatur gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7056°N, 84.2925°W. USGS site number: 02203831. 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.