Little Haynes Creek at Dial Mill Road near Milstead
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 13.0 ft; major flooding begins at 16.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 16.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 13.1 ft on Apr 19, 2019 (historic crest)
- 11.9 ft on Dec 25, 2015 (historic crest)
- 11.7 ft on Mar 20, 2003 (historic crest)
- 11.5 ft on Jan 9, 2024 (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 gage on Dial Mill Road. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. Some low lying portions of residential backyards on River Ridge Trail will begin to flood. |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. Portions of residential backyards on River Ridge Trail will be under two feet of water. |
| 13.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. The flood waters will reach the bottom of the bridge and be approaching the foundations of some of the homes on River Ridge Trail. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 3 feet of water. |
| 14.0 ft | Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. The water will hit the bridge and begin to flood portions of the road. County officials will likely close the bridge. The water level will reach the foundations of some of the homes on River Ridge Trail. Large portions of residential backyards will be under 4 feet of water. |
| 16.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. Flood waters cover the road and bridge up to two feet deep. County officials will have the road closed. The water will be one to two feet deep in some of the homes on River Ridge Trail. |
| 18.0 ft | Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding of the woodlands and fields along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Dial Mill Road. Flood waters top the bridge and cover the road and up to 4 feet deep. County officials will have the road closed. The water will be up to 4 feet deep in some of the homes on River Ridge Trail. The water level will reach the bottom of the USGS gage house with a possible data transmission loss. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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