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
14 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding begins. The section of Paper Mill Road above the culvert will likely have severe erosion. The water level reaches the bottom of the USGS river gauge house just downstream on the left bank.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. The water level begins to cover Paper Mill Road at the bridge.
12 ft
The Paper Mill Road bed on top of the concrete culvert begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge.
11 ft
Minor flooding begins of the natural flood plain. The water level reaches the top of the concrete culvert under Paper Mill Road.
9 ft
Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at Paper Mill 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 | 13.12 ft | 1,972 cfs |
| Jan 24, 2010 | 11.11 ft | 1,496 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville?
The Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02208130) 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 Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 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 Paper Mill Rd 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 Shoal Creek at Paper Mill Rd near Lawrenceville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9497°N, 83.9483°W. USGS site number: 02208130. 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.