Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in De Kalb County, Georgia on the Yellow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02207220, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
23 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
2,830 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
25 ft
Major flooding expands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...widespread flooding of homes occurs on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek backs up over Union Grove Road. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision with several homes affected with up to four feet of water. Flooding also occurs along several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane.
23 ft
Major flooding begins along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...widespread flooding of homes occurs on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek backs up over Union Grove Road. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision with several homes affected with two feet of water. Flooding also occurs along several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane.
21 ft
Significant flooding expands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...widespread flooding of yards of homes occurs on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek backs up to the level of Union Grove Road. In Rockdale County...flooding expands in the Lake Capri subdivision with several homes affected. Flooding also occurs along several roads including Lake Sorrento Court...Lake Capri Drive...Capistrano Way...Rivieria...and Westminister Lane.
19 ft
Significant flooding continues to expand into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...flooding of the backyards of homes becomes more widespread on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek flowing under Union Grove Road into the river continues to back up and reach the bottom of the bridge. In Rockdale County...some flooding of yards begins in the Lake Capri subdivision.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...some flooding of backyards of homes occurs on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek flowing under Union Grove Road into the river continues to back up. In Rockdale County...some flooding of yards begins in the Lake Capri subdivision.
15 ft
Minor flooding continues and expands further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road. In Dekalb County...some flooding of backyards of homes begin on Harmony Hills Drive and Court. Johnson Creek flowing under Union Grove Road into the river begins to back up.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Pleasant Hill Road.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream on the river from the stream gage at Pleasant Hill 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 22, 2009 | 25.54 ft | 17,904 cfs |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 25.54 ft | 17,904 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 18.05 ft | 9,151 cfs |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 18.05 ft | 9,151 cfs |
| Dec 24, 2015 | 17.97 ft | 9,044 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia?
The Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207220) 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 Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 23 feet.
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Where is the Yellow River at Pleasant Hill Road near Lithonia gauge located?
The gauge is located in De Kalb County, Georgia at coordinates 33.7336°N, 84.0619°W. USGS site number: 02207220. 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.
- 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.