Line Creek at Highway 85 near Senoia
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 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.1 ft on Jul 5, 1994 (historic crest)
- 16.8 ft on Jul 12, 2005 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Nov 5, 1977 (historic crest)
- 14.3 ft on Mar 1, 1997 (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 is reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at the Georgia Highway 85 bridge. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins which primarily affects agricultural and wooded areas. A small dirt utility access road near the Georgia Highway 85 bridge goes underwater. |
| 13.5 ft | Minor flooding of the natural flood plain expands further into agricultural and wooded areas. The water level reaches the bottom of the USGS gage house. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas upstream and downstream from the bridge on Georgia Highway 85. |
| 17.0 ft | Moderate flooding continues. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge supports on Georgia Highway 85. Flooding continues to expand into the agricultural and wooded areas near the creek. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Extensive flooding continues to expand into the surrounding areas. The historical record crest is almost reached. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding continues. The water level reaches the bottom of the Georgia Highway 85 bridge. Water begins to cover Georgia Highway 85 just south of the bridge. Extensive flooding continues into the surrounding areas. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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