Major Flood
17 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
13 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding begins. The water level reaches the top of the bridge causing severe erosion and potentially a washout.
16 ft
The water level begins to cover Patterson Road just south of the bridge.
14 ft
The Patterson Road bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Patterson Road.
11 ft
Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins. The parking lot of the Saratoga Swim and Tennis Club downstream from the river gauge begins to flood.
9 ft
Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Patterson 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 | 16.69 ft | 3,076 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 15.18 ft | 2,595 cfs |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 15 ft | 2,400 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville?
The Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02205522) 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 Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Pew Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville 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 Pew Creek at Patterson Road near Lawrenceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9258°N, 84.0378°W. USGS site number: 02205522. 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.