Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek Road near Griffin
Spalding County, Georgia
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 12 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a washout likely. The water level will be approaching a house just north of the bridge.
- 11 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a possible washout.
- 10 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level begins to hit the bridge and flood portions of Shoal Creek Road. County officials will likely close it.
- 9 ft
Moderate flooding beings. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it.
- 8 ft
Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This primarily affects woodlands and agricultural fields.
- 7 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This will primarily affect woodlands and agricultural fields.
- 5 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2005 | 8.72 ft | — |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 7.78 ft | 4,616 cfs |
| Dec 3, 2009 | 7.72 ft | 1,451 cfs |
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