Major Flood
12 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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek downstream from the dam. The flood waters will be up to 3 feet deep on portions of the access road on the right bank to the dam and around one foot deep over the metal bridge. The rapid flowing water will cause significant erosion to the banks of the creek as it enters the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
12 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek downstream from the dam. The flood waters will be up to two feet deep on portions of the access road on the right bank to the dam and be topping the metal bridge. The rapid flowing water will cause significant erosion to the banks of the creek as it enters the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
11 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand into the woodlands along the creek downstream from the dam. The water level will be flooding portions of the access road on the right bank to the dam and be hitting the metal bridge. The rapid flowing water will cause erosion to the banks of the creek as it enters the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek downstream from the dam. The water level will begin to flood low portions of the access road on the right bank to the dam and reach the bottom of the metal bridge. The rapid flowing water will cause erosion to the banks of the creek as it enters the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
9 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek downstream from the dam. Rapid flowing water will cause some erosion to the banks of the creek as it enters the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
8 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek downstream from the dam. Rapid flowing water will enter the Etowah River near the Interstate 575 bridge.
7 ft
Bankfull conditions continue in the woodlands along the creek downstream from the dam with rapid flowing water to the Etowah River. Some flooding of low lying areas will begin.
6 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek in the woodlands downstream from the dam with rapid flowing water to the Etowah River.
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
HLCG1
River
Hickory Log Creek
County
Cherokee, GA
Coordinates
34.2650°N, 84.4739°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hickory Log Creek near Canton?
The Hickory Log Creek near Canton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02391840) 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 Hickory Log Creek near Canton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hickory Log Creek near Canton is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
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Where is the Hickory Log Creek near Canton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Georgia at coordinates 34.2650°N, 84.4739°W. USGS site number: 02391840. 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 reading affected by reservoir operations.