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
12 ft
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
17 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Banning Road. A record discharge flow from the Snake Creek Reservior around two miles upstream will be occurring to reach this level. The rapidly flowing water will cause erosion to the banks of sharp bends in the creek. This will be similar to the record flooding which occurred in September 2009.
16 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Banning Road. A significant discharge flow from the Snake Creek Reservior around two miles upstream will be occurring to reach this level. The rapidly flowing water will cause erosion to the banks of sharp bends in the creek.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Banning Road. A significant discharge flow from the Snake Creek Reservior around two miles upstream will be occurring to reach this level. The rapidly flowing water will cause erosion to the banks of sharp bends in the creek.
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and trails along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Banning Road. Significant discharge from the Snake Creek Reservior around two miles upstream will be occurring to reach this level.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Banning 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 20, 2009 | 17.3 ft | 10,900 cfs |
| Feb 24, 1961 | 14.4 ft | 7,690 cfs |
| Feb 2, 1982 | 13.4 ft | 6,680 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Snake Creek near Whitesburg?
The Snake Creek near Whitesburg gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02337500) 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 Snake Creek near Whitesburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Snake Creek near Whitesburg is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Snake Creek rises?
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Where is the Snake Creek near Whitesburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Carroll County, Georgia at coordinates 33.5294°N, 84.9283°W. USGS site number: 02337500. 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.
- Gauge reading affected by reservoir operations.