Major Flood
20 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding never seen before expands further into the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge Road. The USGS gage house will be under water causing a data transmittion loss. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge.
18 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge Road. The water level will be affecting the bottom of the USGS gage house which may cause a data transmission loss.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge Road. The water level will be approaching the bottom of the USGS gage house.
16 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and pasture upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge Road.
14 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pasture along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge Road.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions occur upstream and downstream from the gage at Stoney Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 1989 | 17.68 ft | 4,150 cfs |
| Dec 22, 2015 | 16.92 ft | 3,838 cfs |
| Apr 7, 2022 | 16.66 ft | 3,734 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kettle Creek near Washington?
The Kettle Creek near Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02193340) 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 Kettle Creek near Washington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kettle Creek near Washington is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
How do I get alerts when Kettle Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Kettle Creek near Washington 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 Kettle Creek near Washington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Wilkes County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6825°N, 82.8581°W. USGS site number: 02193340. 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.