Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cobb County, Georgia on the Nickajack Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02336635, 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
21 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
2,000 cfs
Action Stage
8 ft
1,030 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands upstream and downstream from Veterans Memorial Highway. The water will be reaching the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. Nickajack Park will be completely flooded with up to 11 feet of water. Numerous homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive...Riverline Trail and Graywood Drive will be flooded with up to 3 feet of water.
20 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from Veterans Memorial Highway. The water will be approaching the bottom of the bridge. Nickajack Park will be completely flooded with up to 10 feet of water. Several homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline Trail will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
18 ft
Significant flooding expands in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Nickajack Park around one mile upstream from the gage will be completely flooded with up to 8 feet of water. Backyards of residential homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline Trail will be completely flooded with up to 6 feet of water. The flood waters will have entered several homes.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Large portions of Nickajack Park around one mile upstream from the gage will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water. Backyards of residential homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline Trail will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. The flood waters will be approaching the foundations of some of the homes.
14 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of Nickajack Park around one mile upstream from the gage will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. Backyards of residential homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline Trail will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of Nickajack Park around one mile upstream from the gage will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Backyards of residential homes on West Rosie Lane...North Brookside Drive...Brookside Drive...Glandor Drive and Riverline Trail will begin to flood.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway. Portions of Nickajack Park will begin to flood around one mile upstream from the gage.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Veterans Memorial Highway.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2009 | 19.85 ft | 14,591 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 19.85 ft | 14,591 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 16.6 ft | 9,300 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 16.6 ft | 9,300 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 15.83 ft | 8,162 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton?
The Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336635) 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 Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Nickajack Creek at US Highway 78 and 278 near Mableton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cobb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.8033°N, 84.5214°W. USGS site number: 02336635. 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.