Nottely River near Blairsville
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 19.0 ft on Aug 23, 1967 (historic crest)
- 15.6 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
- 14.9 ft on Mar 26, 2021 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Mar 11, 1952 (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 upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. |
|---|---|
| 11.0 ft | Bankfull conditions continue upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. Some flooding of low lying areas in recreational parks will occur. |
| 13.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding occurs in the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. Evacuations will be needed in any recreational parks near the river. |
| 14.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands...fields and pastures upstream and downstream from the gage on Owltown Road. The recreational parks near the river should be closed due to flooding. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Lower Mississippi River Forecast Center.
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