Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Jackson County, Georgia on the Parks Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02217643, 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
Moderate Flood
10 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Widespread inundation flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands and flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flowing water will likely have washed out the road and the concrete box culvert. The flood waters will be around 6 feet deep over portions of the road. The water level will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house which may cause transmission problems.
13 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flowing water will likely be causing significant erosion damage to the road over the concrete box culvert. The flood waters will be around 3 feet deep over portions of the road.
12 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding affects the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will be hitting the roadbed over the concrete box culvert and likely cause erosion damage. The flood waters will be around two feet deep over portions of the road. County officials should have the road closed.
11 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding affects the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will be hitting the roadbed over the concrete box culvert and may cause erosion damage. The flood waters will be around one foot deep over portions of the road. County officials will likely close the road.
10 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding will primarily affect the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek. The flowing water will max out inside the concrete box culvert and begin to flood low portions of the road.
9 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding extends into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. The flooding will primarily affect the extensive flood plain on the left side of the creek.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Lyle Field Road. Low lying areas of the flood plain begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson?
The Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02217643) 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 Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Parks Creek rises?
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Where is the Parks Creek at Lyle Field Road near Jefferson gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Georgia at coordinates 34.1619°N, 83.5250°W. USGS site number: 02217643. 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.