Major Flood
12 ft
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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
10 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just off Mill Creek Road in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area east of Crandall. Rapid flowing water will cause extrememly dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. The flood waters top the road and concrete box culvert on Crandall Ellijay Road with a possible washout. A mobile home on the upstream left bank of the creek will be flooded.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just off Mill Creek Road in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area east of Crandall. Rapid flowing water will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. The flood waters may hit the top of the concrete box culvert on Crandall Ellijay Road and affect a mobile home on the upstream left bank of the creek.
8 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just off Mill Creek Road in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area east of Crandall. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
6 ft
Rapid flowing high water occurs with bankfull conditions upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just off Mill Creek Road in the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area east of Crandall.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 1990 | 6.96 ft | 2,240 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 6.04 ft | 1,540 cfs |
| Feb 15, 1995 | 5.9 ft | 1,450 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mill Creek near Crandall?
The Mill Creek near Crandall gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02384540) 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 Mill Creek near Crandall?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mill Creek near Crandall is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mill Creek rises?
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Where is the Mill Creek near Crandall gauge located?
The gauge is located in Murray County, Georgia at coordinates 34.8719°N, 84.7214°W. USGS site number: 02384540. 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.