North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gwinnett County, Georgia on the North Fork Peachtree Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02336030, 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
18 ft
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
12 ft
1,500 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
1,140 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
The water level reaches the top of the bridge causing severe erosion and potentially a washout.
18 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and residential yards upstream and downstream from the gage at Graves Road. The water level begins to cover portions of Graves Road and the bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will close the bridge. Record flooding will be occurring much further downstream in DeKalb County.
17 ft
Signficant flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and residential yards upstream and downstream from the gage at Graves Road. The Graves Road bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will likely close the bridge. Record flooding will likely be occurring much further downstream in DeKalb County.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins and expands into the woodlands and residential yards upstream and downstream from the gage at Graves Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Graves Road. County officials may need to close the bridge. Major flooding will be likely much further downstream in DeKalb County.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and residential yards upstream and downstream from the gage at Graves Road. The level of flooding will be worse than September 2009. Significant flooding will be likely much further downstream in DeKalb County.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the woodlands and residential yards begins upstream and downstream from the river gage at Graves Road.
9 ft
Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the gauge at Graves Road. Minor flooding of residential yards will be possible much further downstream in DeKalb County.
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 | 12.93 ft | 1,611 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 12.93 ft | 1,611 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10.85 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 10.85 ft | — |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 10.22 ft | 1,290 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
NFPG1
River
North Fork Peachtree Creek
County
Gwinnett, GA
Coordinates
33.9058°N, 84.2250°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross?
The North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336030) 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 North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross?
The NWS-defined flood stage for North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
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Where is the North Fork Peachtree Creek at Graves Road near Norcross gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9058°N, 84.2250°W. USGS site number: 02336030. 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.