Spring Creek above Colquitt
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 12.0 ft; major flooding begins at 18.0 ft.
| Action stage | 8.0 ft |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | 10.0 ft |
| Moderate flooding | 12.0 ft |
| Major flooding | 18.0 ft |
Highest recorded crests
- 12.3 ft on Feb 26, 2013 (historic crest)
- 12.2 ft on Feb 14, 2024 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Feb 9, 2020 (historic crest)
- 12.1 ft on Dec 4, 2018 (historic crest)
What the water does
National Weather Service impact statements for this gauge, in the Weather Service's own words.
| 10.0 ft | Spring Creek overflows the east bank of the creek into the back yards of a few homes in Old Mill Acres south of Colquitt. |
|---|---|
| 12.0 ft | A couple of homes in Old Mill Acres are flooded. |
| 18.0 ft | Flood waters affects homes on both the west and east banks of the creek south of Colquitt. |
| 22.0 ft | The GA-91 (US-27) bridge is subject to closure as water reaches the base of the bridge deck. |
Forecast office: NWS Tallahassee · River Forecast Center: Southeast River Forecast Center.
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