Falling Creek near Juliette
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jones County, Georgia on the Falling Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02212600, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Streamflow
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
21 ft
6,040 cfs
Moderate Flood
17 ft
3,400 cfs
Minor Flood
13 ft
1,800 cfs
Action Stage
11 ft
1,300 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Near record flooding occurs which inundates widespread areas of woodlands along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road. The dangerous rapid flow more than quadruples in volume compared to the flood stage level.
21 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road. The dangerous rapid flow almost quadruples in volume compared to the flood stage level.
19 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road. The rapid flow almost triples in volume compared to the flood stage level.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road. The rapid flow almost doubles in volume compared to the flood stage level.
15 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road. The rapid flow increases around 50 percent from the flood stage level.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek in the Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette Road.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Round Oak-Juliette 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 1994 | 23.25 ft | 7,920 cfs |
| Jul 4, 1994 | 23.25 ft | 7,920 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1971 | 23 ft | 7,700 cfs |
| Mar 1, 1971 | 23 ft | 7,700 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 22.85 ft | 7,570 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Falling Creek near Juliette?
The Falling Creek near Juliette gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02212600) 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 Falling Creek near Juliette?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Falling Creek near Juliette is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Falling Creek rises?
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Where is the Falling Creek near Juliette gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jones County, Georgia at coordinates 33.0997°N, 83.7236°W. USGS site number: 02212600. 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.