South River at Forrest Park Road at Atlanta
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 12.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 15.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 18.0 ft; major flooding begins at 21.0 ft.
| Action stage | 12.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 15.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 18.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 21.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.6 ft on Sep 19, 2009 (historic crest)
- 16.3 ft on Jul 11, 2005 (historic crest)
- 16.2 ft on Sep 16, 2004 (historic crest)
- 15.7 ft on Dec 24, 2015 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 12.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage at Forest Park Road. |
|---|---|
| 15.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding will occur in the woodlands and natural flood plain of the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. |
| 18.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding will expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. The water level will be close to the bottom of the bridge. |
| 19.0 ft | Moderate continues to expand into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. The water level will begin to cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge. |
| 20.0 ft | Significant flooding expands into the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. Around one foot of water will begin to cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge. |
| 21.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread innundation flooding occurs in the woodlands upstream and downstream from the gage on Forest Park Road. Around two feet of water will cover portions of Forest Park Road and will likely cause extensive erosion to the banks as the water flow hits the bridge. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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