Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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
15 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Widespread major flooding begins of the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Two houses and outbuildings on the right bank near the bridge are flooded with several feet of water. The Hammett Road bridge begins to form an obstacle and act like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The water begins to flood Hammett Road in low lying areas and will likely be closed by county officials.
16 ft
Widespread moderate flooding continues to expand further into the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Two houses and outbuildings on the right bank near the bridge are flooded with several feet of water. The water level reaches the bottom of the Hammett Road bridge and it may be closed by county officials.
15 ft
Widespread moderate flooding begins of the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Two houses and outbuildings on the right bank near the bridge will be flooded with a few feet of water.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Two houses and some outbuildings on the right bank near the bridge will be flooded.
11 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Yards of nearby homes will be flooded and the water reaches the foundation of a house on the upstream and right bank of the bridge.
10 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand further into the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge. Yards of nearby homes will be flooded.
8 ft
Minor flooding begins of the marshy wetlands and woods along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge.
6 ft
Bankfull is reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on the Hammett Road bridge.
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 25, 2015 | 13.81 ft | 26,950 cfs |
| Mar 27, 2023 | 11.46 ft | 8,574 cfs |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 11.43 ft | 8,404 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
YJCG1
River
Yellow Jacket Creek
County
Troup, GA
Coordinates
33.1394°N, 84.9753°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville?
The Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02338840) 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 Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Yellow Jacket Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville 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 Yellow Jacket Creek at Hammett Road below Hogansville gauge located?
The gauge is located in Troup County, Georgia at coordinates 33.1394°N, 84.9753°W. USGS site number: 02338840. 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.