Major Flood
21 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
18 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
21 ft
Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road. Flood waters will top the bridge and large portions of Veterans Parkway and Eastin Road will be flooded up to two feet deep.
20 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road. The water level continues to hit the bridge and county officials will close it. Large portions of Veterans Parkway and Eastin Road will be flooded up to one foot deep.
18 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road. The flood waters top a pond on the upstream and left bank side of the road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it. Lower portions of Veterans Parkway near Eastin Road and just downstream from the bridge will begin to flood.
16 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road. The water level approaches the top of a pond on the upstream and left bank side of the road. The flood waters approach lower portions of Veterans Parkway just downstream from the bridge.
14 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and natural flood plain along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin Road.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage at Eastin 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2015 | 8.04 ft | -9,999 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
WCEG1
River
Whitewater Creek
County
Fayette, GA
Coordinates
33.4872°N, 84.5083°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Whitewater Creek near Northwest Fayetteville?
The Whitewater Creek near Northwest Fayetteville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02344724) 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 Whitewater Creek near Northwest Fayetteville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Whitewater Creek near Northwest Fayetteville is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 18 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Whitewater Creek rises?
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Where is the Whitewater Creek near Northwest Fayetteville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Fayette County, Georgia at coordinates 33.4872°N, 84.5083°W. USGS site number: 02344724. 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
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