Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Flooding never seen before causes widespread inundation flooding of the woodlands...pasture and fields near the creek...upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road. Flood waters top the bridge and road one to two feet deep. County officials will have the bridge and road closed.
19 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands...pasture and fields near the creek...upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road. The water level hits the bridge which forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides. Flood waters begin to flow over the road. County officials will close the bridge and road.
17 ft
Widespread significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...pasture and fields near the creek...upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road. The water level hits the bridge which forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides. County officials will close the bridge to the public.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands further into the woodlands...pasture and fields near the creek...upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge which begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials may close or restrict access to the bridge.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road.
11 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage on Smyrna Ramhurst Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage on Smyrna Ramhurst 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 1990 | 14.87 ft | 20,600 cfs |
| Mar 3, 1979 | 12.54 ft | 9,110 cfs |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 12.23 ft | 9,680 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Holly Creek near Chatsworth?
The Holly Creek near Chatsworth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02385800) 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 Holly Creek near Chatsworth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Holly Creek near Chatsworth is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Holly Creek rises?
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Where is the Holly Creek near Chatsworth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Murray County, Georgia at coordinates 34.7167°N, 84.7700°W. USGS site number: 02385800. 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.