Major Flood
18 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
15 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will likely be washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will be flooded and possibly washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will begin to flood. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The high water will approach the foundation of a log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge.
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 | 10.03 ft | 3,556 cfs |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 7.9 ft | 2,530 cfs |
| Sep 2, 2014 | 7.31 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MNCG1
River
Mountaintown Creek
County
Gilmer, GA
Coordinates
34.7031°N, 84.5394°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay?
The Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02381090) 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 Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mountaintown Creek rises?
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Where is the Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gilmer County, Georgia at coordinates 34.7031°N, 84.5394°W. USGS site number: 02381090. 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.