Alcovy River near Lawrenceville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 25.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 25.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.3 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at U.S. Highway 29 or Winder Highway. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins. A new water treatment plant just upstream on the right bank will begin to have water surround it. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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