Major Flood
21 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
19 ft
Minor Flood
18 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
What Floods at Each Level
27 ft
Disastrous flooding is occurring. Roads and bridges in the floodplain are unpassable, and livestock well into the floodplain are threatened.
23 ft
Major flooding is occurring with the creek over one third of a mile wide at FM 710 near the gage. Roads and bridges are completely inundated and dangerous to auto traffic. Livestock are threatened well into the floodplain.
21 ft
Major lowland flooding begins with widespread inundation of the floodplain. The creek is one third of a mile wide at FM 710 in the vicinity of the gage. Primary roads and bridges are inundated and dangerous to motorists. Livestock are isolated and potentially drowned. Equipment in the floodplain are likely destroyed.
19 ft
Moderate lowland flooding begins. Several roads and bridges in the floodplain are flooded and livestock in the floodplain are threatened.
18 ft
Minor lowland flooding begins with the creek close to 200 yards wide at FM 710 in the vicinity of the gage. Secondary roads are cut off and bridges near the creek flood. Livestock are cut off and potentially drowned.
15 ft
Livestock and equipment near the creek are threatened.
13 ft
At levels above 13.0 feet, flows exceed the lowest areas along the creek.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 1998 | 32.72 ft | 63,400 cfs |
| Oct 18, 1994 | 28.45 ft | 24,900 cfs |
| Aug 29, 2017 | 25.84 ft | 20,500 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sandy Creek near Cordele?
The Sandy Creek near Cordele gauge is maintained by USGS (site 08164450) 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 Sandy Creek near Cordele?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sandy Creek near Cordele is 18 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 19 feet, and major flooding at 21 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sandy Creek rises?
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Where is the Sandy Creek near Cordele gauge located?
The gauge is located in Jackson County, Texas at coordinates 29.1600°N, 96.5461°W. USGS site number: 08164450. 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
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 24 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.