Echeconnee Creek at Houston Road near Byron
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 13.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 20.0 ft; major flooding begins at 24.0 ft.
| Action stage | 13.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 20.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 24.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.4 ft on Mar 28, 2023 (historic crest)
- 17.8 ft on Apr 8, 2022 (historic crest)
- 17.6 ft on Feb 13, 2024 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Mar 10, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 13.0 ft | Bankfull is reached. Some minor flooding of low lying areas does occur near the stream gage on Houston Road. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding of woodlands occurs upstream and downstream from the gage on Houston Road. Portions of creek access roads and low lying areas will begin to flood. |
| 17.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the woodland areas upstream and downstream from the gage on Houston Road. Larger portions of creek access roads will flood. |
| 20.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Widespread flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream of the gage on Houston Road. Creek access roads will be under water. |
| 22.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues to expand and water continues to rise in wooded and wetland areas. Creek access roads are completely flooded and water level reaches the bottom of the bridge on Houston Road. The bridge may become closed. |
| 24.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Water begins to flood portions of Houston Road north of the bridge. The bridge will be closed. Widespread flooding continues to innundate wooded and wetland areas. The campgrounds near the creek off of Industrial Highway will begin to flood. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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