Morning Creek near North Fayetteville
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fayette County, Georgia on the Morning Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02344327, 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
24 ft
Moderate Flood
21 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding upstream and downstream from Westbridge Road. The flood waters cover portions of the bridge and road up to two feet deep. The water level reaches the main foundation of the home downstream from the bridge and the house will be completely surrounded by flood waters. Some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive will begin to flood.
24 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs upstream and downstream from Westbridge Road. The flood waters hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides and county officials will have it closed. A portion of the road just east of the bridge will begin to flood. The lower portion of a home downstream from the bridge will be flooded up to 6 feet deep. The flood waters will reach foundations of some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive.
23 ft
Significant flooding continues along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The water level hits the bridge with possible erosion to the sides and county officials will likely close it. The lower portion of a home downstream from the bridge will be flooded up to 5 feet deep. The flood waters will be close to foundations of some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive and their backyards will be flooded up to 9 feet deep.
21 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. The lower portion of a home downstream from the bridge will be flooded up to 3 feet deep. The flood waters will approach some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive and their backyards will be flooded up to 7 feet deep.
20 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The backyard of a home off of the road downstream from the bridge will be flooded 4 to 7 feet deep. The in ground pool and foundations of the house will be under two feet of water. The backyards of some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive will be flooded from 3 to 5 feet deep.
18 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The backyard of a home off of the road downstream from the bridge will be flooded 2 to 5 feet deep. The water level will begin to flood the in ground pool and reach the foundation of the house. The backyards of some homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive will be flooded from 1 to 3 feet deep.
16 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The backyard of a home off of the road downstream from the bridge will be flooded 1 to 3 feet deep. Some backyards of homes off Westbridge Circle and Westbridge Drive will begin to flood.
14 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge Road. The backyard of a home off of the road downstream from the bridge begins to flood.
12 ft
Bankfull conditions occur in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Westbridge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | 15.07 ft | — |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 15.07 ft | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 14.77 ft | — |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 14.77 ft | — |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 14.73 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Morning Creek near North Fayetteville?
The Morning Creek near North Fayetteville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344327) 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 Morning Creek near North Fayetteville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Morning Creek near North Fayetteville is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
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Where is the Morning Creek near North Fayetteville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Georgia at coordinates 33.5414°N, 84.4842°W. USGS site number: 02344327. 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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