South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in De Kalb County, Georgia on the South Fork Peachtree Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02336240, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
5,250 cfs
Moderate Flood
15 ft
4,250 cfs
Minor Flood
13 ft
3,250 cfs
Action Stage
11 ft
2,350 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
22 ft
Record flooding never seen before will expand upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. A catastrophic and massive flood will affect residential homes and businesses along the creek with a few feet of water. The water level will reach the bottom of the Johnson Road bridge and the USGS gage house. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will produce record flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
18 ft
Record flooding never seen before will expand along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. Widespread inundation will occur of the backyards of residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane with up to 5 feet of water. The water level will surround the foundations of some homes and enter some crawl spaces or basements. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will produce major flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
17 ft
Major flooding begins along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. Record flooding never seen before will inundate backyards of the residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane with up to 4 feet of water. The water level will reach the foundations of a few homes and may enter some crawl spaces. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will likely produce major flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
16 ft
Significant flooding continues along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. Backyards of the residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane will be flooded with up to 3 feet of water. The water level will cover patios and begin to reach the foundations of a few homes. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will produce significant flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. Large portions of backyards of residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane will be flooded with around two feet of water. The water level will begin to reach the patios of a few homes. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will likely produce significant flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. Portions of backyards of residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane will be flooded with around one foot of water. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek will likely produce flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins upstream and downstream from the gage on Johnson Road. This includes low portions of the backyards of residential homes on Noble Drive...Helen Drive and Kay Lane. This height combined with the flow on North Fork Peachtree Creek may also produce flooding further downstream on Peachtree Creek in Fulton County.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Johnson 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 27, 2024 | 16.53 ft | 5,014 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 16.53 ft | 5,014 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1976 | 16.35 ft | 4,900 cfs |
| Mar 15, 1976 | 16.35 ft | 4,900 cfs |
| Sep 15, 2004 | 16.1 ft | 4,800 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SPJG1
River
South Fork Peachtree Creek
County
De Kalb, GA
Coordinates
33.8028°N, 84.3408°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta?
The South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336240) 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 Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
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Where is the South Fork Peachtree Creek at Johnson Road near Atlanta gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.8028°N, 84.3408°W. USGS site number: 02336240. 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.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past and future precipitation. Forecast stages may be different if forecast future rainfall does not occur.