Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in De Kalb County, Georgia on the Stone Mountain Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02207130, 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
13 ft
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
9 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Widespread inundation flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Silver Hill Road. The water level will be near one foot deep over portions of the road with significant erosion likely of the road bed. Flood waters will be around two feet deep over low portions of Silver Hill Trail nearby.
13.5 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation occurring in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Silver Hill Road. The water level will begin to flow over portions of the road with significant erosion likely of the road bed. Flood waters will be from one to two feet deep over low portions of Silver Hill Trail nearby.
13 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage at Silver Hill Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert with erosion likely. Flood waters will be around one foot deep over low portions of Silver Hill Trail nearby.
12 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Silver Hill Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert causing possible erosion. The water will begin to flood low portions of Silver Hill Trail nearby.
11 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Silver Hill Road. The water level will reach the top portion of the concrete culvert with maximum flow through it.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Silver Hill Road.
9 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Silver Hill Road.
7 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Silver Hill Road. Water begins to flow into low portions of the woodlands along the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2020 | 9.94 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 9.94 ft | — |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 9.09 ft | — |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 9.09 ft | — |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STCG1
River
Stone Mountain Creek
County
De Kalb, GA
Coordinates
33.8261°N, 84.1653°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain?
The Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207130) 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 Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain is 9 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Stone Mountain Creek rises?
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Where is the Stone Mountain Creek at Silver Hill Road near Stone Mountain gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.8261°N, 84.1653°W. USGS site number: 02207130. 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.