Major Flood
25 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
22 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
16 ft
What Floods at Each Level
28 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the industrial park complex along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway. Flood waters will top the Great Southwest Parkway bridge and the road will be under 4 feet of water. County officials will have the road closed. Numerous commerical buildings near the creek will be flooded with up to 3 feet of water. This flooding will be similar to September 2009.
25 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the industrial park complex along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway. Flood waters will top the Great Southwest Parkway bridge and the road will be under a foot of water. County officials will have it closed. Several commerical buildings near the creek will begin to flood.
24 ft
Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway. The Great Southwest Parkway bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. County officials will likely have it closed. The water level will begin to flood the road and some industrial park buildings near the creek.
22 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway. The water level will reach the bottom Great Southwest Parkway bridge and county official may close it. This would impact the industrial park complex in this area.
20 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway.
18 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway.
16 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Great Southwest Parkway.
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 22, 2009 | 27.89 ft | 5,465 cfs |
| Jul 11, 2005 | 22.53 ft | — |
| Nov 11, 2009 | 18.32 ft | 3,230 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Parkway near Atlanta?
The Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Parkway near Atlanta gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02336728) 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 Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Parkway near Atlanta?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Parkway near Atlanta is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 16 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 22 feet, and major flooding at 25 feet.
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Where is the Utoy Creek at Great Southwest Parkway near Atlanta gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fulton County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7433°N, 84.5683°W. USGS site number: 02336728. 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.