Sharp Mountain Creek at Old GA 5 below Ball Ground
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 16.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 18.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 23.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 16.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 23.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 18.7 ft on Feb 13, 2025 (historic crest)
- 18.0 ft on Sep 22, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 16.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. |
|---|---|
| 18.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. |
| 20.0 ft | Minor flooding continues along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. |
| 23.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters reach the property boundaries of a materials supply company and a trucking company off of East Cherokee Drive downstream and on the right bank from the bridge. |
| 25.0 ft | Significant flooding continues along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters begin to flood portions of the property surrounding a materials supply company and a trucking company off of East Cherokee Drive downstream and on the right bank from the bridge. |
| 26.0 ft | Significant flooding expands further along the creek in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. Flood waters a foot or two deep affect portions of the property surrounding a materials supply company and a trucking company off of East Cherokee Drive downstream and on the right bank from the bridge. |
| 28.0 ft | Major flooding begins along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Old Georgia Highway 5. The water level of the creek reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officals may close it. Flood waters from 1 to 4 feet deep begin to affect portions of a materials supply company and a trucking company off of East Cherokee Drive downstream and on the right bank from the bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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