Big Sandy Creek at US 441 near Irwinton
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.1 ft on Mar 13, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the stream gage on U.S. Highway 441 or Georgia Highway 29. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs of the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 441 or Georgia Highway 29. |
| 13.0 ft | Minor flooding continues and expands further into the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 441 or Georgia Highway 29. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding occurs and expands further into the natural flood plain and woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 441 or Georgia Highway 29. The water level begins to reach the bottom of the bridge and state officials will likely close the road at the bridge. |
| 19.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread flooding inundates the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on U.S. Highway 441 or Georgia Highway 29. The water level begins to flood portions of the road and the bridge will be closed. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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