Snake Creek downstream Snake Creek Reservoir near Whitesburg
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 11.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 13.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 11.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 13.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.0 ft on Sep 21, 2009 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 11.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the creek downstream from the gage on the tailrace of the Snake Creek Reservior Dam. A high flow discharge from the dam will be occurring to reach this level. |
|---|---|
| 13.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins along the creek downstream from the gage on the tailrace of the Snake Creek Reservior Dam. Significant discharge from the dam will be occurring to reach this level. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs along the creek downstream from the gage on the tailrace of the Snake Creek Reservior Dam. Significant discharge from the dam will be occurring to reach this level. |
| 17.0 ft | Significant flooding occurs along the creek downstream from the gage on the tailrace of the Snake Creek Reservior Dam. Near record high discharge from the dam will be occurring to reach this level. This will be similar to the September 2009 flood event. |
| 18.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs along the creek downstream from the gage on the tailrace of the Snake Creek Reservior Dam. A record high discharge from the dam will be occurring to reach this level. The high flow will be more than the September 2009 flood event. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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