Major Flood
18 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
14 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
18 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level will top the bridge causing it to act like a dam. Erosion will likely occur to the sides of the bridge and county officials will have it closed. The water will be 1 to 2 feet over the highway. The flood waters will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house.
16 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level hits the bridge causing it to act like a dam. Erosion may occur to the sides of the bridge and county officials will likely have it closed. The water level will begin to flow over the highway in low areas.
14 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close the bridge.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands and fields begins upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on U S Highways 441 or 319 south of McRae.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 8, 1998 | 11.82 ft | 4,980 cfs |
| Jan 11, 1993 | 11.04 ft | 2,740 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 11.04 ft | 2,918 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MCRG1
River
Turnpike Creek
County
Telfair, GA
Coordinates
31.9914°N, 82.9219°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Turnpike Creek near McRae?
The Turnpike Creek near McRae gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02216180) 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 Turnpike Creek near McRae?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Turnpike Creek near McRae is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 14 feet, and major flooding at 18 feet.
How do I get alerts when Turnpike Creek rises?
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Where is the Turnpike Creek near McRae gauge located?
The gauge is located in Telfair County, Georgia at coordinates 31.9914°N, 82.9219°W. USGS site number: 02216180. 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.