Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Cobb County, Georgia on the Sweetwater Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02336910, 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
27 ft
Moderate Flood
23 ft
Minor Flood
19 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
29 ft
Widespread inundation flooding continues upstream and downstream from the gage near Joe Jerkins Boulevard. The railroad bridge will be an obstacle and act like a dam causing backwater and erosion. Legion Park will be flooded with up to 12 feet of water. Large portions of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will be covered with 8 to 10 feet of water affecting several homes and businesses. Other homes will be flooded on Owens Drive...Windy Lane...Pine Grove Drive...Camellia Drive and Ceylon Drive.
27 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near Joe Jerkins Boulevard. The railroad bridge becomes an obstacle and acts like a dam causing backwater and erosion. Most of Legion Park will be flooded with up to 10 feet of water. Large portions of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will be covered with 6 to 8 feet of water affecting a few homes. Other homes will be flooded on Owens Drive...Windy Lane...Pine Grove Drive and Camellia Drive.
25 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and parks upstream and downstream from the gage near Joe Jerkins Boulevard. The railroad bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing backwater and erosion. Most of Legion Park will be flooded with up to 8 feet of water. Large portions of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will be covered with 4 to 6 feet of water. Water will begin to flood a few homes on Windy Lane and Pine Grove Drive.
23 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands...fields and parks upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. The water level will reach the bottom of the railroad bridge. Most of Legion Park will be flooded with up to 6 feet of water. Portions of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will be covered with 2 to 4 feet of water. Water will reach the foundations of a few homes on Windy Lane and Pine Grove Drive.
21 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands...fields and parks upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. Most of Legion Park will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. Large portions of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will be covered with 1 to 3 feet of water. Some residential yards will begin to flood on Windy Lane and Pine Grove Drive.
19 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and the natural flood plain occurs upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. Large portions of Legion Park will be flooded with up to two feet of water. Low lying areas of Garrett Road...Westside Road and Stovall Road will begin to flood.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage near the railroad bridge parallel to Joe Jerkins Boulevard. Water begins to flow into low areas of the flood plain including portions of Legion Park.
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 21, 2009 | 37.04 ft | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | 37.04 ft | — |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 21.31 ft | 3,254 cfs |
| Sep 28, 2024 | 21.31 ft | 3,254 cfs |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 19.79 ft | 2,874 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell?
The Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336910) 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 near Northwest Austell?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell is 19 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 27 feet.
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Where is the Sweetwater Creek near Northwest Austell gauge located?
The gauge is located in Cobb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.8178°N, 84.6500°W. USGS site number: 02336910. 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.