Apalachee River near Fence Road near Dacula
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 6.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 8.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 10.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 6.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 8.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.6 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Jul 1, 2003 (historic crest)
- 6.3 ft on Jan 24, 2010 (historic crest)
- 6.2 ft on Oct 5, 1995 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 6.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. |
|---|---|
| 8.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. |
| 9.0 ft | Minor flooding continues in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. |
| 10.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will reach the top portion of the concrete culvert with maximum flow through it. Low portions of residential backyards will be under a foot of water. |
| 12.0 ft | Significant flooding continues in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert causing possible erosion. Low portions of residential backyards will be under 3 feet of water. |
| 14.0 ft | Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will be hitting the earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert with erosion likely. County officials may close the bridge and road. Portions of residential backyards will be under 5 feet of water. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Fence Road. The water level will begin to flow over portions of the road. The earthen portion of the road bed over the concrete culvert with likely washout. County officials will have the bridge and road closed. Flood waters will be approaching the foundations of a few homes on Kachina Trail and River Pass Court. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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