Fausett Creek near Talking Rock
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 7.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 17.0 ft.
| Action stage | 7.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 17.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.8 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 17.0 ft on May 27, 1973 (historic crest)
- 15.3 ft on Aug 1, 2013 (historic crest)
- 13.8 ft on May 9, 2024 (historic crest)
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 in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. The water level will reach the maximum flow through the concrete box culvert under the road. |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be near the top of the culvert and erosion will be possible on the embankments on the south side of road. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the top of the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road. |
| 15.0 ft | Significant flooding expands further into the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around two feet above the culvert and erosion may occur on the embankments on the south side of road. |
| 17.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Flooding never seen before occurs in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Maximum flow will be passing through the concrete box culvert under the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 4 feet above the culvert and erosion will be likely on the embankments on the south side of road. |
| 20.0 ft | Record flooding continues in the woodlands and pastures along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Yukon Road. Flood waters will begin to cover the road. The water level will be hitting the road bed around 7 feet above the concrete box culvert with a possible washout of the road. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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