Major Flood
14 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
12 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road. Flood waters will top the bridge and road with a possible washout. Portions of the tennis courts on Gladstone Parkway and the Bears Best Golf Course will be under two feet of water. The USGS gage house will be flooded with one foot of water and this will likely cause a loss of data transmission.
13 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides of the road bed. Portions of the tennis courts on Gladstone Parkway and the Bears Best Golf Course will be under a foot of water. The water reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house which may affect data transmission.
12 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge with possible erosion to the sides of the road bed. Low lying areas of the tennis courts on Gladstone Parkway and the Bears Best Golf Course begin to flood.
11 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road. The water level begins to hit the bridge with possible erosion to the sides of the road bed.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge with maximum flow.
9 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Suwanee Dam 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 19, 2013 | 13.04 ft | 1,869 cfs |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 12.55 ft | 1,709 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 11.6 ft | 1,399 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Suwanee?
The Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Suwanee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02334578) 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 Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Suwanee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Suwanee is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 14 feet.
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Where is the Level Creek at Suwanee Dam Road near Suwanee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0964°N, 84.0781°W. USGS site number: 02334578. 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.