Major Flood
16 ft
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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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Major flooding begins. Flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just downstream from the merger with Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson Road. Rapid flowing water will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. Flood waters will approach the foundations of some houses much further upstream off Rushing Waters Court and downstream off of Creekside Lane.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just downstream from the merger with Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson Road. Rapid flowing water will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just downstream from the merger with Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson Road. Rapid flowing water will cause significant erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just downstream from the merger with Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson Road. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed.
8 ft
Rapid flowing high water occurs with bankfull conditions upstream and downstream along the creek from the gage just downstream from the merger with Scarecorn Creek and off of Patterson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2003 | 15.65 ft | 19,000 cfs |
| May 27, 1973 | 15.45 ft | 18,400 cfs |
| Mar 3, 1979 | 14.18 ft | 14,100 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TKRG1
River
Talking Rock Creek
County
Pickens, GA
Coordinates
34.5228°N, 84.6111°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Talking Rock Creek near Hinton?
The Talking Rock Creek near Hinton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02382200) 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 Talking Rock Creek near Hinton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Talking Rock Creek near Hinton is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 16 feet.
How do I get alerts when Talking Rock Creek rises?
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Where is the Talking Rock Creek near Hinton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pickens County, Georgia at coordinates 34.5228°N, 84.6111°W. USGS site number: 02382200. 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.