Major Flood
22 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
16 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
24 ft
Widespread inundation flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54. The water level will hit the bridge and begin to flood the road. County officials will have it closed. The flood waters will be a few feet deep in some homes on Lower Fayetteville Road...Fischer Road...Meadow Way and further upstream on Hazelwood Lane...Birchwood Lane...Beech Valley Drive...Ashford Lane and East Plantation Drive.
22 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge. County officials may need to close it. The flood waters will affect some homes on Lower Fayetteville Road...Fischer Road...Meadow Way and further upstream on Hazelwood Lane...Birchwood Lane...Beech Valley Drive...Ashford Lane and East Plantation Drive.
20 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54. Some outbuildings or sheds near the creek will be flooded 3 to 4 feet deep. The flood waters will begin to flood some homes on Lower Fayetteville Road...Fischer Road and Meadow Way.
18 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54. Some outbuildings or sheds near the creek will be flooded one to two feet deep. The flood waters will be approaching the foundations of some homes on Lower Fayetteville Road...Fischer Road and Meadow Way.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54. Some outbuildings or sheds near the creek will begin to flood.
14 ft
Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 54.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | 12.9 ft | 2,746 cfs |
| Aug 3, 2018 | 11.92 ft | 2,448 cfs |
| Dec 28, 2018 | 11.45 ft | 2,308 cfs |
About This Gauge
Get Flood Alerts for Shoal Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoal Creek at GA 54 near Sharpsburg?
The Shoal Creek at GA 54 near Sharpsburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344620) 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 GA 54 near Sharpsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoal Creek at GA 54 near Sharpsburg is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 22 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 GA 54 near Sharpsburg 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 GA 54 near Sharpsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Coweta County, Georgia at coordinates 33.3892°N, 84.6247°W. USGS site number: 02344620. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
More Gauges on Shoal Creek
More Resources
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.