Major Flood
15 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
13 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
8 ft
What Floods at Each Level
16 ft
Record flooding occurs with widespread inundation of the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides of the road bed. A few homes on South Main Street and the road will be flooded with at least a foot of water.
15 ft
Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion possible to the sides of the road bed. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank will be under two feet of water with a few homes beginning to flood.
14 ft
Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level hits the bridge and may cause some erosion to the sides of the road bed. County officials will likely close it. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank will be under a foot of water.
13 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it. Residential yards near the bridge on the right bank begin to flood.
12 ft
Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
10 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding beings in the woodlands and swamp along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
8 ft
Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 231 or South Main Street.
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 17, 2020 | 14.66 ft | 8,624 cfs |
| Feb 7, 2020 | 10.29 ft | 2,779 cfs |
| Apr 3, 2009 | 10.24 ft | 2,718 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
DAVG1
River
Williamson Swamp Creek
County
Washington, GA
Coordinates
32.9756°N, 82.6098°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro?
The Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02201000) 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 Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 8 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 13 feet, and major flooding at 15 feet.
How do I get alerts when Williamson Swamp Creek rises?
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Where is the Williamson Swamp Creek at Davisboro gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washington County, Georgia at coordinates 32.9756°N, 82.6098°W. USGS site number: 02201000. 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.