Major Flood
23 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
20 ft
Minor Flood
17 ft
Action Stage
15 ft
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and residential yards along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Springdale Road. The road will be flooded with around 3 feet of water and likely be washed out. Both of the Trinity Towers Retirement Community vistors parking lots will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water. The flood waters will reach the foundation of the Trinity Towers building.
21 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and residential yards along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Springdale Road. The road will be flooded with around one foot of water and erosion will be taking place to the sides of the box culvert under the road. Both of the Trinity Towers Retirement Community vistors parking lots will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water.
20 ft
Moderate flooding begins and expands further into the woodlands and residential yards along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Springdale Road. The road will begin to flood above the box culvert and erosion will be likley to the sides. The Trinity Towers Retirement Community vistors parking lot on the northside of the creek will be flooded with up to 3 feet of water.
19 ft
Minor flooding will continue to expand in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Springdale Road. The water level will be hitting the road above the box culvert and cause erosion to the sides. The Trinity Towers Retirement Community vistors parking lot on the northside of the creek will be flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water.
17 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 Springdale Road. The water level will begin to hit the road above the box culvert and cause erosion to the sides. The Trinity Towers Retirement Community vistors parking lot on the northside of the creek will begin to flood.
15 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Springdale Road. The water level will reach the top of the box culvert under the road.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of South River at Springdale Road near East Point?
The South River at Springdale Road near East Point gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02203603) 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 Springdale Road near East Point?
The NWS-defined flood stage for South River at Springdale Road near East Point is 17 feet. Action stage begins at 15 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 20 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the South River at Springdale Road near East Point gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6839°N, 84.4153°W. USGS site number: 02203603. 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.