South River at GA 81 at Snapping Shoals
Flood levels
Official flood levels at this gauge: action stage begins at 10.0 ft; minor flooding begins at 12.0 ft; moderate flooding begins at 16.0 ft; major flooding begins at 20.0 ft.
| Action stage | 10.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 16.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 20.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 16.4 ft on Sep 28, 2024 (historic crest)
- 14.8 ft on Apr 20, 2019 (historic crest)
- 14.5 ft on Dec 26, 2015 (historic crest)
- 13.4 ft on Jan 26, 2010 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Bankfull conditions are reached along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | Flood stage is reached. Minor flooding begins in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Much further downstream...portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road in north Butts County begin to flood. |
| 14.0 ft | Minor flooding expands into woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Much further downstream in north Butts county...yards of homes and portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road will be flooded. |
| 16.0 ft | Moderate flooding begins. Significant flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Much further downstream in north Butts county...yards of homes and portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road will be flooded up to two feet deep. The water level will be approaching the foundations of some homes. |
| 18.0 ft | Significant flooding expands into the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Much further downstream in north Butts county...yards of homes and portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road will be flooded up to 4 feet deep. Flood waters will begin to enter some homes. |
| 20.0 ft | Major flooding begins. Widespread inundation flooding occurs in the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Flooding of backyards of homes off Crown Landing Parkway and Aviation Court in Henry County occurs. Much further downstream in north Butts county...portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road will be flooded up to 6 feet deep. Flood waters will be up to two feet deep in some homes. |
| 22.0 ft | Major flooding continues with widespread inundation flooding of the woodlands and fields along the river upstream and downstream from the gage on Georgia Highway 81. Flooding of some homes off Crown Landing Parkway and Aviation Court in Henry County occurs. Much further downstream in north Butts county...portions of Lucy Lane and Lunsford Road will be flooded up to 8 feet deep. Flood waters will be up to 4 feet deep in some homes. |
Forecast office: NWS Peachtree City · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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