Upatoi Creek near Columbus
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Chattahoochee County, Georgia on the Upatoi Creek. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02341800, 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
32 ft
46,000 cfs
Moderate Flood
28 ft
33,500 cfs
Minor Flood
24 ft
23,400 cfs
Action Stage
20 ft
15,500 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
32 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow Road. Large portions of Wildcat Road...Engineer Road...and Georgia Highway 411 will be flooded with 1 to 4 feet of water.
30 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and wetlands along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow Road. Portions of Wildcat Road...Engineer Road and Georgia Highway 411 will be flooded with 1 to 2 feet of water.
28 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow Road. Low portions of Wildcat Road...Engineer Road and Georgia Highway 411 will begin to flood.
26 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and wetlands along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow Road.
24 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow Road.
20 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek in Fort Benning and upstream and downstream from the gage on Red Arrow 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1990 | 32.12 ft | 46,300 cfs |
| Mar 16, 1990 | 32.12 ft | 46,300 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 21.65 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 21.65 ft | 18,500 cfs |
| Mar 31, 1981 | 21.06 ft | 17,300 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
UPAG1
River
Upatoi Creek
County
Chattahoochee, GA
Coordinates
32.4133°N, 84.8200°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Upatoi Creek near Columbus?
The Upatoi Creek near Columbus gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02341800) 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 Upatoi Creek near Columbus?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Upatoi Creek near Columbus is 24 feet. Action stage begins at 20 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 28 feet, and major flooding at 32 feet.
How do I get alerts when Upatoi Creek rises?
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Where is the Upatoi Creek near Columbus gauge located?
The gauge is located in Chattahoochee County, Georgia at coordinates 32.4133°N, 84.8200°W. USGS site number: 02341800. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.