Major Flood
24 ft
Current Water Level
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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
20 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Major flooding begins. Water begins to flood portions of Houston Road north of the bridge. The bridge will be closed. Widespread flooding continues to innundate wooded and wetland areas. The campgrounds near the creek off of Industrial Highway will begin to flood.
22 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand and water continues to rise in wooded and wetland areas. Creek access roads are completely flooded and water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Houston Road. The bridge may become closed.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Houston Road. Creek access roads will be under water.
17 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodland areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Houston Road. Larger portions of creek access roads will flood.
15 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Houston Road. Portions of creek access roads and low lying areas will begin to flood.
13 ft
Bankfull is reached. Some minor flooding of low lying areas does occur near the stream gage on Houston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | 18.38 ft | — |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 17.82 ft | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 17.56 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BYNG1
River
Echeconnee Creek
County
Peach, GA
Coordinates
32.6919°N, 83.7011°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron?
The Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02214075) 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 Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Echeconnee Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron gauge located?
The gauge is located in Peach County, Georgia at coordinates 32.6919°N, 83.7011°W. USGS site number: 02214075. 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.