Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
15 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert with a possible washout. The water level will be from 1 to 2 feet deep on the road and it should be closed by local officials.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert and the road should be closed by local officials.
11 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 Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert. This will cause erosion to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert.
9 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 Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the maximum height inside the concrete box culvert. Some bank erosion is possible.
7 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill 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
EBCG1
River
East Bear Creek
County
Newton, GA
Coordinates
33.5072°N, 83.7703°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield?
The East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02209360) 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 East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Bear Creek rises?
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Where is the East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield gauge located?
The gauge is located in Newton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.5072°N, 83.7703°W. USGS site number: 02209360. 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.
- Gauge readings unavailable due to low water conditions. The gauge sensor is no longer in the water.