Major Flood
23 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
21 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding occurring in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369. Flood waters will top the bridge and erosion may occur on the sides of the embankment. County officals will have it closed. Portions of the road will be under two feet of water.
23 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369. The water level will be hitting the bridge and erosion may occur on the sides of the embankment. County officals will likely have it closed. The road will begin to flood.
21 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it.
19 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369.
17 ft
Minor flooding expands into the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369.
15 ft
Minor flooding continues in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached in the fields and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Hightower Road or Georgia Highway 369.
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 | 14.23 ft | 1,232 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 13.73 ft | 1,143 cfs |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 13.71 ft | 1,141 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
FREG1
River
Settingdown Creek
County
Cherokee, GA
Coordinates
34.2931°N, 84.2636°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground?
The Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02390140) 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 Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 21 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
How do I get alerts when Settingdown Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground 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 Settingdown Creek near Ball Ground gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cherokee County, Georgia at coordinates 34.2931°N, 84.2636°W. USGS site number: 02390140. 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.