Minor Flood
12 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.
Action Stage
10 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Lexington-Carlton Road. The water reaches the power meter on an EPA monitoring station on the upstream and rightbank of the river by the bridge. Portions of the Watson Mill Bridge State Park near the river around 5 miles upstream from the gage will be flooded. The water level will be hitting the bottom of the Historic Watson Mill Covered Bridge.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Lexington-Carlton Road. The water reaches the wood deck of an EPA monitoring station on the upstream and rightbank of the river by the bridge. Low lying areas of the Watson Mill Bridge State Park near the river around 5 miles upstream from the gage will begin to flood. The water level will be close to the bottom of the Historic Watson Mill Covered Bridge.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
CAOG1
River
South Fork Broad River
County
Madison, GA
Coordinates
34.0314°N, 83.0092°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Broad River near Carlton?
The South Fork Broad River near Carlton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02191743) 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 South Fork Broad River near Carlton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Broad River near Carlton is 12 feet. Action stage begins at 10 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when South Fork Broad River rises?
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Where is the South Fork Broad River near Carlton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Madison County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0314°N, 83.0092°W. USGS site number: 02191743. 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
- Automatic observations from this river gage have been discontinued due to loss of funding. Contact webmaster at the link below if you can help.