South Fork Peachtree Creek at Casa Drive at Clarkston
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 8.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 10.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 15.0 ft; major flooding begins at 19.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 19.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 10.2 ft on Sep 27, 2024 (historic crest)
- 9.8 ft on Oct 11, 2020 (historic crest)
- 9.3 ft on Aug 21, 2013 (historic crest)
- 8.6 ft on Dec 28, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 8.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached upstream and downstream from the stream gage at Casa Drive. |
|---|---|
| 10.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in portions of the woodlands and yards near the creek upstream and downstream from the gage on Casa Drive. |
| 12.0 ft | Minor flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and downstream from the gage on Casa Drive. Some flooding of sheds and garages near the creek will occur at homes on Casa Woods Lane and Casa Drive. |
| 15.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and much further downstream from the gage on Casa Drive to north Decatur and Emory University. The water level will reach the foundations of some homes on Casa Woods Lane and Casa Drive. Flooding of sheds and garages near the creek will be several feet deep. |
| 19.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding will continue to expand further into the woodlands and yards upstream and much further downstream to north Decatur and Emory University. The water level will begin to cover Casa Drive at the bridge...and will enter numerous homes near the creek. Extensive erosion of creek banks and roads near bridges will likely cause washouts. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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