Big Indian Creek at US 341 near Clinchfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 27.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 30.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 35.0 ft; major flooding begins at 38.0 ft.
| Action stage | 27.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 30.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 35.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 38.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 27.2 ft on Dec 16, 2009 (historic crest)
- 26.8 ft on Jan 22, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 27.0 ft | Bankfull is reached. Some minor flooding of low lying areas does occur near the stream gage on U.S. Highway 341. |
|---|---|
| 30.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Portions of creek access roads and low lying areas will begin to flood. |
| 33.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the woodland areas upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Larger portions of access roads will flood. |
| 35.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on U.S. Highway 341. Creek access roads will be under water...portions of U.S. Highway 341 northwest of the bridge will be covered with water...and the water level reaches the bottom of the bridge. The bridge may become closed. |
| 38.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flooding of U.S. Highway 341 northwest of the bridge expands...and flooding beings southeast of the bridge. The bridge will be closed. Widespread flooding continues to innundate wooded and wetland areas. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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