Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
12 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. Around two feet of water will cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge.
20 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. Around one foot of water will begin to cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge.
19 ft
Moderate continues to expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. The water level will begin to cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. The water level will be close to the bottom of the bridge.
15 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road.
12 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Forest Park 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 18, 2009 | 16.62 ft | — |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 16.33 ft | — |
| Sep 16, 2004 | 16.21 ft | 3,824 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta?
The South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02203655) 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 River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 12 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when South River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta 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 South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6789°N, 84.3581°W. USGS site number: 02203655. 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.