Long Swamp Creek near Nelson
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 18.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 21.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 18.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 21.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.1 ft on Aug 7, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 18.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road. |
|---|---|
| 21.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding continues along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road. |
| 23.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the creek in the woodlands and fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Reavis Mountain Road. Flood waters reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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