Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Rockdale County, Georgia on the Yellow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02207335, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
20 ft
15,400 cfs
Moderate Flood
16 ft
9,000 cfs
Minor Flood
11 ft
3,300 cfs
Action Stage
9 ft
2,470 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Major and Extensive flooding occurs. In Newton County...Between 50 and 100 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along East Dollar Circle and West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
24 ft
Major flooding expands. In Newton County...Between 25 to 50 homes will flood in the Riverside Estates Mobile Home Park along West Dollar Circle. Evacuations are required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
22 ft
Major flooding expands. Gees Mill Road floods in low areas near the Yellow River in Rockdale County. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
20 ft
Major flooding begins. In Newton County...Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park floods. West Dollar and Sycamore Roads flood. Between 10 to 25 homes will flood...trailors will need to be moved to higher ground and evacuations will be required. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision. Flooding occurs along the several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane. Several homes will experience flooding.
16 ft
Moderate flooding begins. In Newton County...Riverside Estates Travel and Mobile Home Park begins to experience significant flooding. Trailers must be moved to higher ground and several mobile homes will flood. Evacuations may be needed. In Rockdale County...some flooding begins in the Lake Capri subdivision.
13 ft
Minor flooding continues to expand into the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Most of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be flooded with up to 4 feet of water. Minor flooding also occurs in Newton County in the Riverside Estates Travel and Trailer Park. Any trailers near the river may need to be moved to higher ground. A playground by the river will begin to flood.
12 ft
Minor flooding continues in the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Large portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be up to 3 feet under water.
11 ft
Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands...fields and pasture along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be around two feet under water.
10 ft
Bankfull conditions continue upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Portions of Sockwell Road by the river in Newton County will be around one foot under water.
9 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage on Gees Mill Road in Rockdale County. Low portions of Sockwell Road near the river in Newton County will begin to flood.
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 | 22.54 ft | 20,140 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 22.54 ft | 20,140 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 16.47 ft | 9,851 cfs |
| Dec 25, 2015 | 16.47 ft | 9,851 cfs |
| Jul 7, 2005 | 16.36 ft | 9,451 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead?
The Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207335) 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 River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead is 11 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 16 feet, and major flooding at 20 feet.
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Where is the Yellow River at Gees Mill Road near Milstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rockdale County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6669°N, 83.9381°W. USGS site number: 02207335. 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, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Automated gauge readings are now available, courtesy of the USGS.
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.