Yellow River near Milstead
Georgia — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Rockdale County, Georgia on the Yellow River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 02207300, 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
21 ft
Moderate Flood
17 ft
Minor Flood
13 ft
Action Stage
11 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
23 ft
Major flooding expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. Water begins to top the bridge and flood portions of the highway. It will be closed by local officials. Most of the service road leading to the Milstead Hydroelectric Plant will be flooded and water will begin to flood the plant.
21 ft
Major flooding begins and expands further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. Water begins to cover the highway just south of the bridge and it will be closed by local officials. Portions of the service road leading to the Milstead Hydroelectric Plant will be flooded and water will be reaching the foundation of the plant.
19 ft
Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway. The bridge forms an obstacle and acts like a dam causing some backwater and erosion eddies to the sides of the bridge. The bridge will likely be closed by local officials. The service road on the right bank leading to the Milstead Hydroelectric Plant will begin to flood near the masonary dam which is around 1050 feet downstream from the bridge.
17 ft
Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. This may cause local officials to close it due to possible erosion around the supports. The service road on the right bank leading to the Milstead Hydroelectric Plant will begin to flood near the masonary dam which is around 1050 feet downstream from the bridge.
15 ft
Minor flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway.
13 ft
Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the woodlands near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 20 or Loganville Highway.
11 ft
Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Georgia Highway 20 bridge or Loganville Highway.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Yellow River near Milstead?
The Yellow River near Milstead gauge is maintained by USGS (site 02207300) 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 near Milstead?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Yellow River near Milstead is 13 feet. Action stage begins at 11 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
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Where is the Yellow River near Milstead gauge located?
The gauge is located in Rockdale County, Georgia at coordinates 33.6925°N, 83.9967°W. USGS site number: 02207300. 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.