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New River at GA 100 near Franklin

National Weather Service gauge NRVG1 · Georgia · Heard County · 33.2353, -84.9878 · USGS 02338660

Flood levels

Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 9.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 17.0 ft; major flooding begins at 22.0 ft.

Action stage9.0 ft
Minor flooding12.0 ft
Moderate flooding17.0 ft
Major flooding22.0 ft

Highest recorded crests

What the water does

National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.

9.0 ftBankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
12.0 ftFlood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
14.0 ftMinor flooding continues in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
16.0 ftMinor flooding expands further into the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100.
17.0 ftModerate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level will reach the bottom of the bridge and county officials may need to close it.
18.0 ftSignificant flooding continues in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level hits the bridge and may cause erosion to the sides of the bridge. County officials may need to close it.
20.0 ftSignificant flooding expands further into the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level hits the bridge and will likely cause erosion to the sides of the bridge. County officials will likely have it closed.
22.0 ftMajor flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and wetlands along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 100. The water level continues to hit the bridge with erosion likely to the sides of the bridge. Flood waters will begin to cover portions of the road. County officials will have it closed.

Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.

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