Major Flood
28 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
21 ft
Action Stage
18 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road. Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it.
22 ft
Minor flooding continues along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road.
21 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road.
18 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2013 | 16.13 ft | 7,600 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
BGDG1
River
Long Swamp Creek
County
Cherokee, GA
Coordinates
34.3747°N, 84.3475°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Long Swamp Creek near Nelson?
The Long Swamp Creek near Nelson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02390475) 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 Long Swamp Creek near Nelson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Long Swamp Creek near Nelson is 21 feet. Action stage begins at 18 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 28 feet.
How do I get alerts when Long Swamp Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Long Swamp Creek near Nelson 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 Long Swamp Creek near Nelson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Georgia at coordinates 34.3747°N, 84.3475°W. USGS site number: 02390475. 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
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