Major Flood
12 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
6 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
14 ft
Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Flood waters around two feet deep top the bridge and road with a washout likely. County officials will have it closed. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 6 feet of water. The water reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house which may affect data transmission.
12 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Flood waters top the bridge and road with a possible washout. County officials will likely have it closed. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 4 feet of water.
11 ft
Significant flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge and erosion is likely to the sides of the road bed. County officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under 3 feet of water.
10 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level will begin to hit the bridge and may cause erosion to the sides of the road bed. County officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under two feet of water.
9 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. Portions of residential backyards will be under a foot of water.
8 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road. Portions of residential backyards will begin to flood.
7 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road.
6 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek Road.
4.5 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Bill Cheek 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2002 | 7.18 ft | 928 cfs |
| Sep 13, 2004 | 6.46 ft | 780 cfs |
| Jul 7, 2022 | 6.44 ft | 776 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WLRG1
River
Wheeler Creek
County
Gwinnett, GA
Coordinates
34.0822°N, 83.8547°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn?
The Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02217274) 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 Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Wheeler Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Wheeler Creek at Bill Cheek Road near Auburn gauge located?
The gauge is located in Gwinnett County, Georgia at coordinates 34.0822°N, 83.8547°W. USGS site number: 02217274. 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.