Alcovy River below Covington
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 11.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 9.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 11.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.2 ft on Jul 30, 1887 (historic crest)
- 23.0 ft on Dec 10, 1919 (historic crest)
- 22.4 ft on Apr 16, 1936 (historic crest)
- 21.3 ft on Nov 29, 1948 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 9.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the first wooden step behind an elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the fourth wooden step behind an elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the foundation of the garage and driveway next to the private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge. |
| 17.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level reaches the foundation of the elevated private residence just upstream and on the left bank from the bridge. The garage and driveway will be under one to two of water. Portions of Dixie Road near a bend in the river...or around one quarter mile from Henderson Mill Road will begin to flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will expand further into the woodlands and fields near the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Henderson Mill Road. The water level will be around three feet deep in the private residence near the bridge. The garage and driveway will be under five feet of water. Portions of Dixie Road around one quarter mile from Henderson Mill Road will be under three feet of water. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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