East Bear Creek at Poplar Road near Mansfield
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 9.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 15.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 15.0 ft |
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 7.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. |
|---|---|
| 9.0 ft | Flood Stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of woodlands and the natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the maximum height inside the concrete box culvert. Some bank erosion is possible. |
| 11.0 ft | Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain and expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The water level reaches the top of the concrete box culvert. This will cause erosion to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert and the road should be closed by local officials. |
| 15.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation of water expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Poplar Hill Road. The road begins to flood on the east side of the culvert first. Extensive erosion will be likely to the earthen portion of the road and asphalt on top of the culvert with a possible washout. The water level will be from 1 to 2 feet deep on the road and it should be closed by local officials. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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