Major Flood
17 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
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
This is the record flood from Tropical Storm Alberto. Catastrophic flooding will occur throughout the basin.
21 ft
Water will reach the road on the highway 195 bridge.
17 ft
Water will reach the bottom of the highway 195 bridge. Significant flooding occurs along the creek from east of Leesburg to the Dougherty County line affecting numerous subdivisions.
15 ft
Several homes in subdivisions along the creek in the vicinity of Forrester Parkway and further south to the Dougherty County line will flood.
14 ft
Water will cross North Hampton Road in the 700 block. Additional inundation occurs along the creek further downstream.
13 ft
Substantial lowland flooding will occur along the creek. Water will flood one residence on North Hampton Road.
11 ft
Muckalee Creek will reach bankfull.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1994 | 29.1 ft | 64,400 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1998 | 17.06 ft | 12,900 cfs |
| Mar 5, 2020 | 16.39 ft | 11,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Muckalee Creek near Leesburg (SR 195)?
The Muckalee Creek near Leesburg (SR 195) gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02351890) 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 Muckalee Creek near Leesburg (SR 195)?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Muckalee Creek near Leesburg (SR 195) is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Muckalee Creek rises?
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Where is the Muckalee Creek near Leesburg (SR 195) gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lee County, Georgia at coordinates 31.7761°N, 84.1394°W. USGS site number: 02351890. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Muckalee Creek
On This River
Upstream: Muckalee Creek at Highway 30 near Americus
Downstream: Muckalee Creek at Forrester Parkway Bridge
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.