Major Flood
18 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major and record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Hawkins Store Road. Noonday Creek Park and Canterbury Soccer Park will be completely flooded with up to 7 feet of water. Several homes on Farmbrook Trail and Heck Road will be flooded with up to 2 feet of water. This flooding will be worse than the September 2009 flood event.
17 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hawkins Store Road. Most of Noonday Creek Park and residential backyards on Farmbrook Trail and Heck Road will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water. The flood waters will enter some of the homes. This flooding will be similar to the September 2009 flood event.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hawkins Store Road. Large portions of Noonday Creek Park and residential backyards on Farmbrook Trail and Heck Road will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. The flood waters will reach the foundations of some homes and enter crawl spaces.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hawkins Store Road. Portions of Noonday Creek Park and residential backyards on Farmbrook Trail and Heck Road will be flooded with up to two feet of water.
11 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hawkins Store Road. Portions of Noonday Creek Park and residential backyards on Farmbrook Trail and Heck Road will begin to flood.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Hawkins Store 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2009 | 17.31 ft | 3,711 cfs |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 14.16 ft | 3,470 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 11.45 ft | 2,160 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells?
The Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02392950) 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 Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Noonday Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Noonday Creek at Hawkins Store Road near Blackwells gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cobb County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0564°N, 84.5356°W. USGS site number: 02392950. 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.