Snapfinger Creek at Thompson Mill Road near Lithonia
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 14.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 16.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 25.0 ft; major flooding begins at 28.0 ft.
| Action stage | 14.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 25.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 28.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 17.5 ft on Oct 11, 2020 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Dec 25, 2015 (historic crest)
- 17.1 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 14.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the gage at Thompson Mill Road. |
|---|---|
| 16.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thompson Mill Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Minor flooding continues to expand further into the woodlands and yards of homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thompson Mill Road. |
| 22.0 ft | Minor flooding expands further into the woodlands and yards of homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thompson Mill Road. |
| 25.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. The flooding expands further into the woodlands and yards of homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thompson Mill Road. The flood waters reach the foundation of a few homes on Thompson Mill Road. |
| 28.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding affects the woodlands and several homes along the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Thompson Mill Road. Flood waters reach the foundations and enter garages of a few homes on Thompson Mill Road. Also the water reaches the bottom of the Thompson Mill Road bridge and city officials may need to close it. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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