Oothkalooga Creek at GA 53 Spur at Calhoun
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 15.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 22.0 ft; major flooding begins at 26.0 ft.
| Action stage | 15.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 22.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 26.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 20.2 ft on Dec 29, 2015 (historic crest)
- 19.1 ft on Feb 23, 2019 (historic crest)
- 18.8 ft on Mar 26, 2021 (historic crest)
- 18.6 ft on May 19, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 15.0 ft | Bankfull is reached upstream and downstream from the river gauge at GA Hwy. 53 Spur. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Minor flooding of the natural flood plain begins. The parking lot of the Mohawk Home Industries complex begins to flood. Athletic fields at the recreation center upstream on the right bank become flooded. |
| 22.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The water level reaches the Mohawk Homes Industries buildings and completely floods their parking lot. The pastureland downstream on the left bank floods completely. |
| 26.0 ft | Major flooding begins. The water level begins to work its way into the Mohawk Home Industries buildings. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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