Mountaintown Creek at GA 282 near Ellijay
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.0 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 7.9 ft on Dec 9, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.3 ft on Sep 3, 2014 (historic crest)
- 6.9 ft on Apr 28, 2013 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The high water will approach the foundation of a log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will begin to flood. Rapid flowing water will cause erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will be flooded and possibly washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. |
| 18.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 282 or Tails Creek Road. The log cabin on the left bank and upstream side of the bridge will likely be washed away. Rapid flowing water will cause extremely dangerous erosion conditions to the banks and should not be crossed. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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