Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Terrell County, Georgia on the Kinchafoonee Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02350900, 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
20.5 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
13 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
27.5 ft
Water will enter the floor of the gage house.
26 ft
Historic flooding throughout the Kinchafoonee Creek Basin. The creek expands to more than 1 mile wide south of Century Road. Widespread and deep inundation of houses continues south of Century Road Bridge.
24 ft
Georgia Highway 32 and Century Road flood at this level. Catastrophic flooding continues downstream affecting many residences.
22 ft
Pinewood Road floods west of the bridge. Flooding continues to expand south of Century Road. Numerous homes are flooded, some significantly.
20.5 ft
Major flooding south of Century Road. Numerous homes are flooded as far east as Foxworth Drive. Access into the area near the creek is impossible.
18 ft
Significant flooding occurs south of Century Road. Numerous homes are flooded with flood waters approaching Carowind Drive.
16 ft
Creekside Drive is flooded in numerous areas. Access south of Kinchafoonee Creek Road may be impossible above this level. Several homes of Creekside Drive flood at this level.
15 ft
Widespread flooding of wooded areas and farmland continues downstream of the gauge. Further downstream, water crosses the 400 block of Creekside Drive. Water moves into the backyards of numerous homes along Creekside Drive. Flooding increases for areas south of Kinchafoonee Creek Road alongside Creekside Drive.
13 ft
Water floods into wooded areas and farmland downstream from the gauge. Further downstream water moves out of the bank along Creekside Drive, especially south of Kinchafoonee Creek Road as well as in the 400 block of Creekside Drive.
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 6, 1994 | 26.56 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Jul 6, 1994 | 26.56 ft | 29,500 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 21.59 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Mar 9, 1998 | 21.59 ft | 12,800 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 21 ft | 11,828 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DSNG1
River
Kinchafoonee Creek
County
Terrell, GA
Coordinates
31.7644°N, 84.2533°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County?
The Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02350900) 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 Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20.5 feet.
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Where is the Kinchafoonee Creek at 11 E of Dawson at Pinewood Rd in Lee County gauge located?
The gauge is located in Terrell County, Georgia at coordinates 31.7644°N, 84.2533°W. USGS site number: 02350900. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.