Shoal Creek at Shoal Creek Road near Griffin
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 5.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 7.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 9.0 ft; major flooding begins at 11.0 ft.
| Action stage | 5.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 7.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 9.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 11.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 8.7 ft on Jul 11, 2005 (historic crest)
- 7.8 ft on Apr 19, 2019 (historic crest)
- 7.7 ft on Dec 3, 2009 (historic crest)
- 7.6 ft on Sep 16, 2004 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 5.0 ft | Bankfull conditions occur along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. |
|---|---|
| 7.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This will primarily affect woodlands and agricultural fields. |
| 8.0 ft | Minor flooding continues of the natural flood plain upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. This primarily affects woodlands and agricultural fields. |
| 9.0 ft | Moderate flooding beings. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level reaches the bottom of the bridge and county officials may close it. |
| 10.0 ft | Significant flooding continues in the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The water level begins to hit the bridge and flood portions of Shoal Creek Road. County officials will likely close it. |
| 11.0 ft | Major flooding begins with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 1 to 2 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a possible washout. |
| 12.0 ft | Major flooding continues with widespread inundation of the woodlands and agricultural fields upstream and downstream from the gage on Shoal Creek Road. The Shoal Creek Road bridge is topped with flood waters 2 to 3 feet deep over the road. Severe erosion will occur to the bridge with a washout likely. The water level will be approaching a house just north of the bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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