Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Fulton County, Georgia on the Nancy Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02336360, 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
13 ft
2,900 cfs
Moderate Flood
12 ft
2,500 cfs
Minor Flood
11 ft
2,100 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
1,500 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of residential property...around 50 homes and some roads near the creek. Extensive flood damage occurs to homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage on Rickenbacker Drive...and near Fairfield Drive downstream. The bridge at Rickenbacker Drive forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will have the bridge closed.
15 ft
Near record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of residential property...around 50 homes and some roads near the creek. This includes homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage on Rickenbacker Drive...and near Fairfield Drive downstream. The bridge at Rickenbacker Drive forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will have the bridge closed.
14 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of residential property and around 35 homes upstream and downstream from the gage on Rickenbacker Drive. The water will be several feet deep in the crawl spaces and walkout basements of homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage...and the out buildings on Fairfield Drive downstream. The water reaches the bottom of the bridge at Rickenbacker Drive and county officials will likely close it.
13 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread flooding of residential property and around 25 homes upstream and downstream from the gage on Rickenbacker Drive. The water will be a few feet deep in the crawl spaces and walkout basements of homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail around 1.5 miles upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage...and the out buildings on Fairfield Drive around 2 miles downstream.
12 ft
Moderate flooding occurs. Widespread flooding of residential yards and property occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Rickenbacker Drive. The water will begin to enter crawl spaces and walkout basements of homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail around 1.5 miles upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage...and out buildings on Fairfield Drive around 2 miles downstream.
11 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding of residential yards occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Rickenbacker Drive. This includes homes on East Powder Horn Road and Hitching Post Trail around 1.5 miles upstream...along Rickenbacker Way near the gage...and Fairfield Drive around 2 miles downstream.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Rickenbacker Drive. Water begins to flow into low areas of the flood plain.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 30, 1973 | 15.5 ft | 4,500 cfs |
| Nov 30, 1973 | 15.5 ft | 4,500 cfs |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 15.26 ft | — |
| Sep 17, 2004 | 15.26 ft | — |
| Jun 4, 1973 | 14.84 ft | 4,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta?
The Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336360) 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 Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 12 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
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Where is the Nancy Creek at Rickenbacker Drive at Atlanta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.8692°N, 84.3789°W. USGS site number: 02336360. 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.
- The above river forecast includes future rainfall. Forecast stages may be different if the rainfall does not occur.