Major Flood
16 ft
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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
16 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive. The water level will begin to cover portions of Columbia Drive and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive. The water level will be close to the bottom of the bridge.
11 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Columbia Drive.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Columbia Drive near the Flat Shoals Parkway intersection.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | 13.42 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 13.21 ft | — |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 13.15 ft | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta?
The Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02203863) 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 Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Shoal Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta 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 Shoal Creek at Columbia Drive near Atlanta gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6933°N, 84.2539°W. USGS site number: 02203863. 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.