Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Heard County, Georgia on the Hillabahatchee Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02338523, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge and flooding will begin on low portions of the road. County officials will close it due to potential erosion to the sides of the bridge and flood waters covering the road.
18 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge and may cause erosion to the sides of the bridge. County officials will likely close it.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton Road. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton Road.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton Road.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thaxton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2003 | 14.44 ft | — |
| May 6, 2003 | 14.44 ft | — |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 9.6 ft | 2,720 cfs |
| Jul 5, 2005 | 9.6 ft | 2,720 cfs |
| May 2, 2010 | 8.17 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HILG1
River
Hillabahatchee Creek
County
Heard, GA
Coordinates
33.3406°N, 85.2269°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin?
The Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02338523) 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 Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Hillabahatchee Creek at Thaxton Road near Franklin gauge located?
The gauge is located in Heard County, Georgia at coordinates 33.3406°N, 85.2269°W. USGS site number: 02338523. 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.