Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Gwinnett County, Georgia on the Sweetwater Creek (E ATL). Live water level data from USGS gauge 02205865, 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
19 ft
Moderate Flood
15 ft
Minor Flood
11 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
20 ft
Major flooding continues of the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream through the merging with the Yellow River. The water level begins to flood portions of Club Drive near the bridge and will likely washout the banks and road on either side of the bridge. The USGS monitoring station will be under one foot of water and alternative measuring will be necessary. Yards of homes near the creek will be completely flooded with water entering houses.
19 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from the gage on Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream through the merging with the Yellow River. The water level begins to flood portions of Club Drive near the bridge and will likely washout the banks and road near the bridge. The water will also reach the bottom of the USGS monitoring station. Yards of homes near the creek will be completely flooded with water entering some houses.
17 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from the gage on Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream from the gage...and for the next four miles until the creek merges with the Yellow River. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Club Drive and erosion of the banks near the bridge will occur. Backyards of homes near the creek will be flooded.
15 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding develops and expands further into the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from the gage on Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream from the gage...and for the next four miles until the creek merges with the Yellow River. The water level will be just two feet under the bridge on Club Drive and erosion of the banks near the bridge will begin to occur. Backyards of homes near the creek will begin to flood.
13 ft
Minor flooding will continue to expand further into the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from the gage on Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream from the gage...and for the next four miles until the creek merges with the Yellow River. An old concrete golf cart bridge around 300 feet downstream from the gage will be around two feet under water.
11 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the Northwood Country Club Golf Course upstream from the gage on Club Drive...and in the woodland areas downstream from the gage and for the next four miles until the creek merges with the Yellow River. An old concrete golf cart bridge around 300 feet downstream from the gage will begin to flood.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Club Drive. Portions of the Northwood Country Club Golf Course will begin to flood upstream in low lying areas near 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2009 | 15.9 ft | — |
| Sep 20, 2009 | 15.9 ft | — |
| May 19, 2013 | 13.14 ft | — |
| May 19, 2013 | 13.14 ft | — |
| Oct 11, 2020 | 12.82 ft | 2,915 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
STWG1
River
Sweetwater Creek (E ATL)
County
Gwinnett, GA
Coordinates
33.9411°N, 84.1078°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn?
The Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02205865) 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 Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
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Where is the Sweetwater Creek (E ATL) at Club Drive near Lilburn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 33.9411°N, 84.1078°W. USGS site number: 02205865. 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.