Lookout Creek near New England
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Dade County, Georgia on the Lookout Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 03568933, 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
19 ft
15,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
17 ft
10,000 cfs
Minor Flood
12 ft
2,350 cfs
Action Stage
10 ft
1,370 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Record flooding occurs. Flood waters will top State Route 136 bridge. This is a main throughway to Lookout Mountain. Significant flooding of numerous homes and some businesses occurs along the creek throughout Dade County. Evacuations are necessary. Also major flooding will continue downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with several feet of water.
21 ft
Record flooding begins. State Route 136 will be closed as water approaches top of bridge. Many homes are flooded out between Trenton and New England. Evacuations will likely be needed. Also major flooding will continue downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with several feet of water.
19 ft
Major Flooding begins. Several homes begin to flood near Sells Lane and Lookout Creek Road and many buildings near Creek Road and the New England hang gliding park. In addition...flooding of the bridge and road along Nickajack Road near Lookout Creek occurs. Some residence will likely need to evacuate. Also major flooding will begin downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed with a few feet of water.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Several small buildings near the New England hang gliding recreation park begin to flood. Several roads in Dade county will be closed including Sells Lane...Mason Road...and Creek Road. The water will be several feet deep on portions of these roads. Also moderate flooding will begin downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area. Several roads near the creek will be flooded and closed.
15 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand along Sells Lane in Trenton...Mason Road near Rising Fawn...and Creek Road near New England. These roads and other roads with creeks flowing into Lookout Creek will flood causing the roads to be closed. The water will be a few feet deep on portions of these roads. Also minor flooding will continue to expand downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area.
13 ft
Minor flooding expands along Sells Lane in Trenton...Mason Road near Rising Fawn...and Creek Road near New England. All these roads will be closed. Also minor flooding expands much further downstream as the creek crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area.
12 ft
Flood Stage is reached and minor flooding begins. Flooding begins along Sells Lane in Trenton...Mason Road near Rising Fawn...and Creek Road near New England. In addition...minor flooding of pasture and grazing land begins along the flood plain. Minor flooding of the creek can also be expected much further downstream as it crosses the Tennessee border into the Tiftonia area.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Creek 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 16, 1982 | 20.73 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Aug 16, 1982 | 20.73 ft | 20,000 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 20.53 ft | 15,527 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 20.53 ft | 15,527 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 20.35 ft | 19,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Lookout Creek near New England?
The Lookout Creek near New England gauge is maintained by USGS (site 03568933) 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 Lookout Creek near New England?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Lookout Creek near New England is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Lookout Creek rises?
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Where is the Lookout Creek near New England gauge located?
The gauge is located in Dade County, Georgia at coordinates 34.8975°N, 85.4631°W. USGS site number: 03568933. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.